Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivalis
ID:
298310

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) J.H.Kirkbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49: 358 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297642

Common Names

  • Rivalis Augusta
  • Augusta Rivalis
  • Augusta's Rivalis

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Synonyms

  • Lindenia acutiflora Benth. [valid]
  • Lindenia rivalis Benth. [valid]
  • Lindenia rivalis glabra S.P.Darwin [valid]
  • Augusta rivalis glabra (S.P.Darwin) J.H.Kirkbr. [valid]
  • Siphonia rivalis Benth. [valid]

Description

Augusta rivalis (also called Rivalis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It has leathery, glossy, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Augusta rivalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Augusta rivalis are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Augusta rivalis can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location for optimal growth.

Where to Find Augusta rivalis

Augusta rivalis is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

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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-17946: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Harold Kirkbride (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Kirkbr.' in the authors string.