Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rhexioides
ID:
938824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Zucc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Mant. 3: 112 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938162

Common Names

  • Declieuxia rhexioides
  • Rhexioides Declieuxia
  • Declieuxia Rhexioides

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Description

Declieuxia rhexioides (also called Rhexioides Declieuxia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with small, oval leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Declieuxia rhexioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, stomach aches, and digestive issues. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Declieuxia rhexioides is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Declieuxia rhexioides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Declieuxia rhexioides

Declieuxia rhexioides is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as desert scrub and grasslands.

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-56828: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.