Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
295324

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 387 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294656

Common Names

  • Shining-berry
  • Shining-bush
  • Shining-tree

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Synonyms

  • Mussaenda humboldtiana Steud. [valid]
  • Mussaenda nitida Kunth [valid]
  • Mussaenda pubescens Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Randia humboldtiana DC. [valid]
  • Randia spinosa pubescens Standl. [unknown]
  • Rondeletia spinescens Spreng. [valid]
  • Solena humboldtiana (Schult.) D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Solena nitida (Kunth) D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Basanacantha erythropoda Rusby [valid]
  • Basanacantha humboldtiana (Roem. & Schult.) Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [valid]
  • Basanacantha mollis Rusby [unknown]
  • Basanacantha spinosa guatemalensis K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Basanacantha spinosa nitida K.Schum. [valid]
  • Basanacantha spinosa paraguariensis Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Basanacantha spinosa pubescens (Kunth) K.Schum. [valid]
  • Gardenia fagifolia Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Gardenia humboldtiana Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Gardenia pubescens Bartl. ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Randia nitida (also called Shiny Indigo Berry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has white flowers and small, round, yellow-green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Randia nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Randia nitida are white to pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are upright and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Randia nitida is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Randia nitida

Randia nitida is native to Mexico and Central America.

Randia nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Randia nitida?

Randia nitida

What is the family of Randia nitida?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Randia nitida?

Shiny 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,