Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetracantha
ID:
295490

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cav.) DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 387 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294822

Common Names

  • Tetracantha Randia
  • Tetracantha's Randia
  • Tetracantha's Randia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mussaenda tetracantha Cav. [valid]
  • Solena tetracantha (Cav.) D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Basanacantha tetracantha (Cav.) Ernst [valid]
  • Gardenia armata Bartl. ex DC. [valid]
  • Gardenia tetracantha Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [illegitimate]

Description

Randia tetracantha (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in moist forests, often near rivers. It has opposite, elliptic-ovate leaves that are up to 15 cm long and 5 cm wide, and white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Randia tetracantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Randia tetracantha is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Randia tetracantha is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Randia tetracantha

Randia tetracantha is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Randia tetracantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Randia tetracantha?

Randia tetracantha

What is the common name of Randia tetracantha?

Four-spined wild coffee

What is the natural habitat of Randia tetracantha?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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-176629: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.