Randia lanuginosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & García Gonz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 48: 52 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806415
Common Names
- Randia lanuginosa
- Downy Randia
- Downy Randia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Randia lanuginosa (also called as Woolly Randia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in the tropical rainforests of Central America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall and has large, ovate leaves. It has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. It is found in lowland forests at elevations of 100-500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Randia lanuginosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Randia lanuginosa is white and bell-shaped with 5 petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Randia lanuginosa is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Randia lanuginosa
Randia lanuginosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Randia lanuginosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Randia lanuginosa?
Randia lanuginosa
What is the common name of Randia lanuginosa?
Downy Randia
What is the natural habitat of Randia lanuginosa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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-344679: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
I. García Gonzalez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García Gonz.' in the authors string.