Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hidalgensis
ID:
295177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lorence

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 47: 38 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294509

Common Names

  • Hidalgo Randia
  • Hidalgo Ironwood
  • Hidalgo Ironwood

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Description

Randia hidalgensis (also called Hidalgo raintree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Randia hidalgensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments like fever, headache, and stomach problems. It is also used as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Randia hidalgensis has small, white, fragrant flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round drupe. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Randia hidalgensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical America and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be soaked in water for 24 hours before planting. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood stems.

Where to Find Randia hidalgensis

Randia hidalgensis is native to Mexico.

Randia hidalgensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Randia hidalgensis?

Randia hidalgensis

What is the family of Randia hidalgensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Randia hidalgensis?

Hidalgo Randia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-176339: Based on the initial data import
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.