Remijia hubbardiorum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.M.Boom
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 57: 105 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799382
Common Names
- Hubbardiorum Remijia
- Remijia hubbardiorum
- Hubbard's Remijia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Remijia hubbardiorum (also called Hubbardiorum Remijia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It grows in moist forests, often near streams, and can reach a height of up to 10 meters. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a leathery texture.
Uses & Benefits
Remijia hubbardiorum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Remijia hubbardiorum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Remijia hubbardiorum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Remijia hubbardiorum
Remijia hubbardiorum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Remijia hubbardiorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Remijia hubbardiorum?
Remijia hubbardiorum
What is the common name of Remijia hubbardiorum?
Hubbard's Remijia
What type of plant is Remijia hubbardiorum?
It is a shrub
Species in the Remijia genus
Remijia amazonica, Remijia amphithrix, Remijia argentea, Remijia asperula, Remijia berryi, Remijia chelomaphylla, Remijia cinchonicarpa, Remijia delascioi, Remijia densiflora, Remijia duckei, Remijia ferruginea, Remijia firmula, Remijia glomerata, Remijia grazielae, Remijia hirsuta, Remijia hispida, Remijia kuhlmannii, Remijia leiocalyx, Remijia longifolia, Remijia macrocnemia, Remijia macrophylla, Remijia maguirei, Remijia marahuacensis, Remijia morilloi, Remijia pacimonica, Remijia paniculata, Remijia physophora, Remijia pilosinervula, Remijia reducta, Remijia roraimae, Remijia sessilis, Remijia sipapoensis, Remijia steyermarkii, Remijia tenuiflora, Remijia trianae, Remijia ulei, Remijia uniflora, Remijia vaupesiana, Remijia vellozoi, Remijia wurdackii, Remijia aracamuniensis, Remijia globosa, Remijia hubbardiorum,
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-337838: Based on the initial data import
Brian Morey Boom (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Boom' in the authors string.