Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & J.C.Soto
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 56: 27 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338721
Common Names
- Randia Odoratissima
- Odoratissima Randia
- Randia
Description
Randia odoratissima (also called Fragrant randia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico. It has a single, thin, cylindrical stem with a single leaf at its apex. It is found growing in moist, shady forests at elevations of 500 to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Randia odoratissima is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Randia odoratissima has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Randia odoratissima is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Randia odoratissima
Randia odoratissima is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
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
José C. Soto N.: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Soto' in the authors string.