Status:
valid
Authors:
(Grossh.) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 18: 27 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860898
Common Names
- Rigescens Cutandia
- Cutandia
- Rigescens Grass
Description
Cutandia rigescens (also called Cutandia rigescens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Cutandia rigescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Cutandia rigescens is yellow, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cutandia rigescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Cutandia rigescens
Cutandia rigescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Cutandia rigescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cutandia rigescens?
Cutandia rigescens
What is the common name of Cutandia rigescens?
Rigid Cutandia
What is the family of Cutandia rigescens?
Amaranthaceae
Species in the Cutandia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396849-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].