Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ruttenii
ID:
391965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 28: 307 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391297

Common Names

  • Acranthera ruttenii
  • Rutten's Acranthera
  • Rutten Acranthera

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Description

Acranthera ruttenii (also called Rutten's Acranthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has small yellow flowers and prefers dry, sandy soils in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acranthera ruttenii is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acranthera ruttenii has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera ruttenii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate dry conditions. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Acranthera ruttenii

Acranthera ruttenii can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Acranthera ruttenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera ruttenii?

Acrantheraruttenii

What is the common name of Acranthera ruttenii?

Ruttenii Acranthera

What are the characteristics of Acranthera ruttenii?

Acrantheraruttenii is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white. Its fruits are globose and yellow.

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References