Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 215 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265054
Common Names
- Pauridiantha rubens
- Red Pauridiantha
- Red Wild Petunia
Synonyms
- Urophyllum rubens Benth. [valid]
Description
Pauridiantha rubens (also called Red pauridiantha, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, red flowers and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Pauridiantha rubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pauridiantha rubens is white and tubular, with five lobes. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pauridiantha rubens is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Pauridiantha rubens
Pauridiantha rubens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pauridiantha rubens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pauridiantha rubens?
Pauridiantha rubens
What is the natural habitat of Pauridiantha rubens?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the flowering season of Pauridiantha rubens?
Flowering occurs from April to May
Species in the Pauridiantha genus
Pauridiantha afzelii,
Pauridiantha bequaertii,
Pauridiantha bridelioides,
Pauridiantha callicarpoides,
Pauridiantha canthiiflora,
Pauridiantha dewevrei,
Pauridiantha divaricata,
Pauridiantha efferata,
Pauridiantha floribunda,
Pauridiantha hirtella,
Pauridiantha insularis,
Pauridiantha mayumbensis,
Pauridiantha micrantha,
Pauridiantha multiflora,
Pauridiantha paucinervis,
Pauridiantha pierlotii,
Pauridiantha pyramidata,
Pauridiantha rubens,
Pauridiantha schnellii,
Pauridiantha siderophila,
Pauridiantha stipulosa,
Pauridiantha sylvicola,
Pauridiantha symplocoides,
Pauridiantha verticillata,
Pauridiantha viridiflora,
Pauridiantha ziamaeana,
Pauridiantha coalescens,
Pauridiantha letestuana,
Pauridiantha liebrechtsiana,
Pauridiantha pleiantha,
Pauridiantha smetsiana,
Pauridiantha udzungwaensis,
Pauridiantha hirsuta,
Pauridiantha kahuziensis,
Pauridiantha liberiensis,
Pauridiantha muhakiensis,
Pauridiantha talbotii,
Pauridiantha uniflora,
Pauridiantha triflora,
Pauridiantha longistipula,
Pauridiantha barbata,
Pauridiantha crystallina,
Pauridiantha setiflora,
Pauridiantha schumannii,
Pauridiantha arcuata,
Pauridiantha cauliflora,
Pauridiantha makakana,
Pauridiantha chlorantha,
Pauridiantha gracilipes,
Pauridiantha principensis,
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,