Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
riograndensis
ID:
1305110

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.S.Mey.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 282(4): 253 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317564

Common Names

  • Chaetogastra
  • Rio Grande Chaetogastra
  • Riograndensis Chaetogastra

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Description

Chaetogastra riograndensis (also called Rio Grande Chaetogastra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It grows in wet forests, and is found in the Atlantic Forest, the Cerrado, and the Pantanal.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetogastra riograndensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetogastra riograndensis is a yellow-orange color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetogastra riograndensis is an epiphytic orchid native to Brazil and is typically found growing in humid forests. It is best grown in bright, indirect light and in a potting mix that is composed of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a month during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Chaetogastra riograndensis

Chaetogastra riograndensis is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Chaetogastra riograndensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetogastra riograndensis?

Chaetogastra riograndensis

What is the natural habitat of Chaetogastra riograndensis?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

What are the common uses of Chaetogastra riograndensis?

Medicinal purposes

Species in the Chaetogastra genus

Chaetogastra martiana, Chaetogastra rosea, Chaetogastra schiedeana, Chaetogastra cogniauxiana, Chaetogastra tetrapetala, Chaetogastra andreana, Chaetogastra simplicicaulis, Chaetogastra confertiflora, Chaetogastra capitata, Chaetogastra citrina, Chaetogastra araneicalyx, Chaetogastra thulia, Chaetogastra anderssonii, Chaetogastra solmsii, Chaetogastra almedae, Chaetogastra trinitensis, Chaetogastra alata, Chaetogastra wasshausenii, Chaetogastra purpurascens, Chaetogastra aurea, Chaetogastra pleromoides, Chaetogastra asperifolia, Chaetogastra obtusifolia, Chaetogastra cornuta, Chaetogastra congestiflora, Chaetogastra pulcherrima, Chaetogastra rupestris, Chaetogastra pendula, Chaetogastra purpusii, Chaetogastra parviflora, Chaetogastra hutchisonii, Chaetogastra oroensis, Chaetogastra herzogii, Chaetogastra rusbyi, Chaetogastra herincquiana, Chaetogastra galeottiana, Chaetogastra laevis, Chaetogastra dimorphylla, Chaetogastra excoriata, Chaetogastra monticola, Chaetogastra hassleri, Chaetogastra macvaughii, Chaetogastra minor, Chaetogastra longisepala, Chaetogastra cordeiroi, Chaetogastra crassifolia, Chaetogastra cristaensis, Chaetogastra riograndensis, Chaetogastra ornata, Chaetogastra brachyphylla,

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

Fabrício Schmitz Meyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.S.Mey.' in the authors string.