Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuhlm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 350 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895651
Common Names
- Raddia portoi
- Porto's Raddia
- Porto Raddia
Description
Raddia portoi (also called Porto’s Raddia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and has small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open forests, grasslands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Raddia portoi is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful foliage and flowers that attract birds and butterflies. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Raddia portoi is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Raddia portoi is a tropical tree native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Raddia portoi
Raddia portoi is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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:419248-1: 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].