Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & Ekman
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(15): 69 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462345
Common Names
- Reynosia regia
- Regal Reynosia
- Royal Reynosia
Description
Reynosia regia (also called royal reynosia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist, disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Reynosia regia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Reynosia regia is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Reynosia regia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of poor soils. It can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Reynosia regia
Reynosia regia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific.
Reynosia regia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reynosia regia?
Reynosia regia
What is the common name of Reynosia regia?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Reynosia regia?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Reynosia genus
Reynosia regia,
Reynosia retusa,
Reynosia mucronata,
Reynosia wrightii,
Reynosia affinis,
Reynosia revoluta,
Reynosia jamaicensis,
Reynosia camagueyensis,
Reynosia cuneifolia,
Reynosia domingensis,
Reynosia latifolia,
Reynosia barbatula,
Reynosia vivesiana,
Reynosia guama,
Reynosia krugii,
Reynosia septentrionalis,
Reynosia uncinata,
Reynosia moaensis,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,