Status:
valid
Authors:
Schulman
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58(2): 459 (-466; fig. 1) (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001272346
Common Names
- Adelobotrys Ruokolainenii
- Ruokolainenii Adelobotrys
- Ruokolainenii Adelobotrys Tree
Description
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii (also called Ruokolainen's adelobotrys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m tall. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and in moist meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii is used as a source of food and for medicinal purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii is a shrub native to the tropical rainforests of China. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done with stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Adelobotrys ruokolainenii
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii is native to Africa and can be found in Ethiopia.
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adelobotrys ruokolainenii?
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii
Where is Adelobotrys ruokolainenii found?
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii is found in Argentina.
What is the habitat of Adelobotrys ruokolainenii?
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.
Species in the Adelobotrys genus
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,
Adelobotrys intonsa,
Adelobotrys klugii,
Adelobotrys marginata,
Adelobotrys acreana,
Adelobotrys duidae,
Adelobotrys monticola,
Adelobotrys saxosa,
Adelobotrys spruceana,
Adelobotrys stenophylla,
Adelobotrys ruokolainenii,
Adelobotrys fruticosa,
Adelobotrys permixta,
Adelobotrys rachidotrichia,
Adelobotrys microcarpus,
Adelobotrys latifolius,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Leif Schulman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schulman' in the authors string.