Status:
valid
Authors:
Pančić
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Serbiae : 498 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402307
Common Names
- Serbian Ramonda
- Ramonda serbica
- Ramonda serbica var. serbica
Synonyms
- Ramonda serbica longipetiolata Gajić [unknown]
- Chaixia serbica (Pančić) O.Schwarz [unknown]
Description
Ramonda serbica (also called Serbian Ramonda, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It has a short, woody stem with a few leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky areas, in scrubland, and in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ramonda serbica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ramonda serbica has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ramonda serbica can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix with some organic matter and kept in a warm, humid environment. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Ramonda serbica
Ramonda serbica is native to Serbia. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Ramonda serbica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ramonda serbica?
Ramonda serbica
What are the common names of Ramonda serbica?
False Aloe, African False Aloe
What is the natural habitat of Ramonda serbica?
Dry forests and savannas of Africa
Species in the Ramonda genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
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Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,