Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 357 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462350
Common Names
- Reynosia wrightii
- Wrightii Reynosia
- Wright's Reynosia
Synonyms
- Rhamnidium retusum Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Reynosia wrightii (also called Wright's 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 wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Reynosia wrightii is a small, yellow-greenish, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Reynosia wrightii 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 wrightii
Reynosia wrightii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific.
Reynosia wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reynosia wrightii?
Reynosia wrightii
What is the common name of Reynosia wrightii?
Wrightii Reynosia
What type of plant is Reynosia wrightii?
Herbaceous perennial
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,