Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.E.Skog) L.E.Skog & Barrie
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039542
Common Names
- Rufodorsia suffrutescens
- Suffrutescens Rufodorsia
- Suffrutescens
Description
Rufodorsia suffrutescens (also called Suffrutescens Rufodorsia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Rufodorsia genus. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is typically found growing in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rufodorsia suffrutescens is a species of tree fern native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rufodorsia suffrutescens has small, white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rufodorsia suffrutescens is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and should be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Rufodorsia suffrutescens
Rufodorsia suffrutescens is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Species in the Rufodorsia genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
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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,