Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rosea
ID:
933358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 166. 1882 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932696

Common Names

  • Aitchisonia Rosea
  • Rosea Aitchisonia
  • Rosea Rush

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Description

Aitchisonia rosea (also called Rose Aitchisonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It has glossy, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aitchisonia rosea is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aitchisonia rosea has small, pink flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-like pattern. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aitchisonia rosea is a small shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Aitchisonia rosea

Aitchisonia rosea can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Aitchisonia genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5149: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.