Ridleyandra kelantanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kelantanensis
ID:
745267
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 61: 76 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744600
Common Names
- Kelantanensis Ridleyandra
- Ridleyandra Kelantanensis
- Ridleyandra of Kelantan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ridleyandra kelantanensis (also called Kelantan Ridleyandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Malaysia. It typically grows in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Ridleyandra kelantanensis is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems, as a diuretic, and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a food flavoring and garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Ridleyandra kelantanensis flower has 5 white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ridleyandra kelantanensis is a shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or layering. It prefers partial shade and acidic, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Ridleyandra kelantanensis
Ridleyandra kelantanensis can be found in the Kelantan region of Malaysia.
Ridleyandra kelantanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ridleyandra kelantanensis?
Ridleyandra kelantanensis
What is the common name of Ridleyandra kelantanensis?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Ridleyandra kelantanensis?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Ridleyandra genus
Ridleyandra corneri, Ridleyandra atrocyanea, Ridleyandra atropurpurea, Ridleyandra flammea, Ridleyandra ornata, Ridleyandra latisepala, Ridleyandra longisepala, Ridleyandra synaptica, Ridleyandra natunae, Ridleyandra petiolata, Ridleyandra porphyrantha, Ridleyandra quercifolia, Ridleyandra rufa, Ridleyandra serratifolia, Ridleyandra morganii, Ridleyandra castaneifolia, Ridleyandra tenella, Ridleyandra stellata, Ridleyandra violacea, Ridleyandra wrayi, Ridleyandra glabrescens, Ridleyandra kerrii, Ridleyandra kiewii, Ridleyandra kelantanensis, Ridleyandra merohmerea, Ridleyandra padangensis, Ridleyandra iminii, Ridleyandra chuana, Ridleyandra bintangensis, Ridleyandra nuangensis,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, 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,
References
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102822-1: Based on the initial data import