Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Chanderb.
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 91: 124 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259395
Description
Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis (also called Juruensis Rhodostemonodaphne, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Brazilian Amazon. It has a smooth stem and ovate leaves. It grows in moist and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis is a white, five-petaled bloom with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis can be propagated by seed, division or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and cuttings can be taken in spring or summer. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis
Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis is native to Peru and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis FAQ
What type of plant is Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis?
Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae.
Where is Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis found?
Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis is found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.
What is the growth habit of Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis?
Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall.
Species in the Rhodostemonodaphne genus
Rhodostemonodaphne celiana,
Rhodostemonodaphne kunthiana,
Rhodostemonodaphne parvifolia,
Rhodostemonodaphne recurva,
Rhodostemonodaphne steyermarkiana,
Rhodostemonodaphne ovatifolia,
Rhodostemonodaphne macrocalyx,
Rhodostemonodaphne longipetiolata,
Rhodostemonodaphne frontinensis,
Rhodostemonodaphne curicuriariensis,
Rhodostemonodaphne praeclara,
Rhodostemonodaphne avilensis,
Rhodostemonodaphne antioquensis,
Rhodostemonodaphne cyclops,
Rhodostemonodaphne penduliflora,
Rhodostemonodaphne anomala,
Rhodostemonodaphne laxa,
Rhodostemonodaphne dioica,
Rhodostemonodaphne grandis,
Rhodostemonodaphne miranda,
Rhodostemonodaphne mirecolorata,
Rhodostemonodaphne synandra,
Rhodostemonodaphne capixabensis,
Rhodostemonodaphne elephantopus,
Rhodostemonodaphne leptoclada,
Rhodostemonodaphne morii,
Rhodostemonodaphne revolutifolia,
Rhodostemonodaphne rufovirgata,
Rhodostemonodaphne scandens,
Rhodostemonodaphne sordida,
Rhodostemonodaphne napoensis,
Rhodostemonodaphne tumucumaquensis,
Rhodostemonodaphne crenaticupula,
Rhodostemonodaphne licanioides,
Rhodostemonodaphne peneia,
Rhodostemonodaphne negrensis,
Rhodostemonodaphne debilis,
Rhodostemonodaphne juruensis,
Rhodostemonodaphne velutina,
Rhodostemonodaphne longiflora,
Rhodostemonodaphne saulensis,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,