Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
michauxii
ID:
837352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Briq.) Scheen & V.A.Albert

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. & Geogr. Pl. 77: 235 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836687

Common Names

  • Rydingia michauxii
  • Michaux's Rydingia
  • Michaux's Grass

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Description

Rydingia michauxii (also called Michauxii Rydingia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it is found in humid and semi-humid forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rydingia michauxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rydingia michauxii has yellow flowers with yellow anthers and a short, curved style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rydingia michauxii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rydingia michauxii

Rydingia michauxii can be found in the United States.

Rydingia michauxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rydingia michauxii?

Rydingia michauxii

What is the natural habitat of Rydingia michauxii?

It is found in moist forests and woodlands.

What is the flowering period of Rydingia michauxii?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373995: Based on the initial data import
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
Victor Anthony Albert (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Albert' in the authors string.
Anne-Cathrine Scheen (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scheen' in the authors string.