Status:
valid
Authors:
Havil.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 33: 73 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331407
Common Names
- Mitragyna
- Rubrostipulacea
- Mitragyna rubrostipulacea
Uses & Benefits
Mitragyna rubrostipulacea is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mitragyna rubrostipulacea is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mitragyna rubrostipulacea is an evergreen shrub native to India. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through softwood cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Mitragyna rubrostipulacea
Mitragyna rubrostipulacea is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Mitragyna rubrostipulacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mitragyna rubrostipulacea?
Mitragyna rubrostipulacea
What is the common name of Mitragyna rubrostipulacea?
Red-stalked Mitragyna
What is the habitat of Mitragyna rubrostipulacea?
Moist, shady, rocky woods
Species in the Mitragyna genus
Mitragyna diversifolia,
Mitragyna hirsuta,
Mitragyna inermis,
Mitragyna parvifolia,
Mitragyna rotundifolia,
Mitragyna rubrostipulata,
Mitragyna speciosa,
Mitragyna stipulosa,
Mitragyna tubulosa,
Mitragyna rubrostipulacea,
Mitragyna ciliata,
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,