Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cookii
ID:
295062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32: 176 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294394

Common Names

  • Cook's Randia
  • Cook's Boxwood
  • Cook's-flowered Boxwood

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Description

Randia cookii (also called Cook's Indigo Berry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Uses & Benefits

Randia cookii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Randia cookii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Randia cookii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is not tolerant of cold temperatures and should be protected from frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Randia cookii

Randia cookii is native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Randia cookii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Randia cookii?

Randia cookii

What is the common name of Randia cookii?

Cook's Randia

What is the natural habitat of Randia cookii?

Randia cookii is native to the Caribbean, from the Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago.

Species in the Randia genus

Randia aculeata, Randia acunae, Randia altiscandens, Randia amazonasensis, Randia aristeguietae, Randia armata, Randia asperifolia, Randia boliviana, Randia brenesii, Randia brevipes, Randia calycina, Randia calycosa, Randia canescens, Randia capitata, Randia carlosiana, Randia chiapensis, Randia ciliolata, Randia cinerea, Randia cookii, Randia costata, Randia cubana, Randia dioica, Randia echinocarpa, Randia erythrocarpa, Randia ferox, Randia genipifolia, Randia genipoides, Randia gentryi, Randia grandifolia, Randia grayumii, Randia guerrerensis, Randia hebecarpa, Randia hidalgensis, Randia hondensis, Randia induta, Randia laetevirens, Randia laevigata, Randia lasiantha, Randia longifolia, Randia longiloba, Randia lonicerioides, Randia malacocarpa, Randia martinicensis, Randia matudae, Randia mayana, Randia micracantha, Randia mira, Randia mollifolia, Randia monantha, Randia nelsonii,

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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