Status:
valid
Authors:
(Soderstr.) J.R.Grande
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Bol. Centro Invest. Biol. Univ. Zulia 50: 35 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330861
Common Names
- Raddia Monophylla
- Monophylla's Raddia
- Raddia
Description
Raddia monophylla (also called One-Leaf Raddia, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Rubiaceae family. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and a single flower with white petals. It is native to South America and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Raddia monophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Raddia monophylla has a white flower with a yellow labellum and a short, curved spur. Its seed is a small, black, globular capsule. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Raddia monophylla is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Division of the rhizome should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Raddia monophylla
Raddia monophylla can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Raddia monophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Raddia monophylla?
Raddia monophylla
What is the common name of Raddia monophylla?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Raddia monophylla?
Tropical forests
Species in the Raddia genus
Raddia angustifolia,
Raddia brasiliensis,
Raddia distichophylla,
Raddia guianensis,
Raddia portoi,
Raddia lancifolia,
Raddia stolonifera,
Raddia soderstromii,
Raddia megaphylla,
Raddia maculata,
Raddia monophylla,
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:60475292-2: 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].