Remijia physophora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. ex K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 151 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295474
Common Names
- Remijia physophora
- Physophora Orchid
- Cup Orchid
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- Ladenbergia physophora Spruce ex K.Schum. [invalid]
Description
Remijia physophora (also called Physophora Remijia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It is found in humid forests, along rivers and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Remijia physophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Remijia physophora is white with four petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Remijia physophora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Remijia physophora
Remijia physophora is native to the Amazon basin in South America.
Remijia physophora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Remijia physophora?
Remijia physophora
What type of plant is Remijia physophora?
It is a shrub
Where is Remijia physophora native to?
It is native to South America
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-177267: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.