Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serboi
ID:
807084

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & Saynes

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 48: 49 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806418

Common Names

  • Randia serboi
  • Serboi Randia
  • Serboi Randia

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Description

Randia serboi (also called as Serbo's 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 serboi 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 serboi 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Randia serboi can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Randia serboi

Randia serboi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Randia serboi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Randia serboi?

Randia serboi

What is the family of Randia serboi?

Rubiaceae

Where is Randia serboi found?

Central America

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-344681: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
A. Saynes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saynes' in the authors string.