Rhodamnia arenaria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.Snow
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 82: 22 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810004
Common Names
- Rhodamnia arenaria
- Rhodamnia
- Arenaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodamnia arenaria (also called 'Sandy Rhodamnia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 3 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in open or semi-shaded areas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some drought.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodamnia arenaria is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodamnia arenaria is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodamnia arenaria is an evergreen shrub that is native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 6-10 feet and has dark green, glossy leaves. The plant produces small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is by seed or by cuttings.
Where to Find Rhodamnia arenaria
Rhodamnia arenaria is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Rhodamnia arenaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodamnia arenaria?
Rhodamnia arenaria
What type of plant is Rhodamnia arenaria?
It is a shrub
Where is Rhodamnia arenaria native to?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Rhodamnia genus
Rhodamnia acuminata, Rhodamnia andromedoides, Rhodamnia angustifolia, Rhodamnia argentea, Rhodamnia australis, Rhodamnia blairiana, Rhodamnia cinerea, Rhodamnia costata, Rhodamnia dumetorum, Rhodamnia dumicola, Rhodamnia glabrescens, Rhodamnia glauca, Rhodamnia kerrii, Rhodamnia lancifolia, Rhodamnia latifolia, Rhodamnia maideniana, Rhodamnia moluccana, Rhodamnia mulleri, Rhodamnia novoguineensis, Rhodamnia pachyloba, Rhodamnia parviflora, Rhodamnia pauciovulata, Rhodamnia reticulata, Rhodamnia rubescens, Rhodamnia sepicana, Rhodamnia sessiliflora, Rhodamnia tessellata, Rhodamnia uniflora, Rhodamnia whiteana, Rhodamnia longisepala, Rhodamnia arenaria, Rhodamnia fordii, Rhodamnia hylandii, Rhodamnia sharpeana, Rhodamnia kamialiensis, Rhodamnia asekiensis, Rhodamnia daymanensis, Rhodamnia makumak, Rhodamnia toratot, Rhodamnia waigeoensis, Rhodamnia spongiosa,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-348223: Based on the initial data import
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.