Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wigginsii
ID:
295535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl. ex C.Gust.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10(3): 202. 2000 [12 Sep 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294867

Common Names

  • Randia wigginsii
  • Wigginsii Indigo Berry
  • Florida Boxwood

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Description

Randia wigginsii (also called Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, tropical and subtropical moist forests, and tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Randia wigginsii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The leaves of the plant are used to make a decoction which is used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The fruits of the plant are used to make a syrup which is used to treat cough and cold. The bark of the plant is used to make a paste which is used to treat wounds and cuts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Randia wigginsii are white to pale yellow and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Randia wigginsii is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Randia wigginsii

Randia wigginsii is native to tropical regions of Mexico and Central America.

Randia wigginsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Randia wigginsii?

Randia wigginsii

What is the common name of Randia wigginsii?

Wiggins' Randia

What is the natural habitat of Randia wigginsii?

Mexico

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-176670: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Claes G.R. Gustafsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Gust.' in the authors string.