Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruizteranii
ID:
948642

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 4: 15 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947980

Common Names

  • Elaeagia ruizteranii
  • Ruizteranii
  • Elaeagia

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Description

Elaeagia ruizteranii (also called Ruizteranii Elaeagia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Panama and Colombia, where it is found in wet forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeagia ruizteranii is a species of shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeagia ruizteranii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeagia ruizteranii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Elaeagia ruizteranii

Elaeagia ruizteranii can be found in the tropical Andes of Colombia and Ecuador.

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,

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