Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roraimae
ID:
296149

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 154 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295481

Common Names

  • Remijia roraimae
  • Roraimae Orchid
  • Cup Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Ladenbergia roraimae Klotzsch [valid]
  • Remijia roraimae adpressa Steyerm. [valid]
  • Remijia roraimae auyantepuiensis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Remijia roraimae guianensis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Buena roaraimae Wedd. [valid]
  • Cascarilla roraimae Wedd. [valid]
  • Cinchona roraimae Benth. [valid]
  • Remijia roraimae roraimae [unknown]

Description

Remijia roraimae (also called Roraima 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 roraimae 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 roraimae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Remijia roraimae 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 roraimae

Remijia roraimae is native to the Amazon basin in South America.

Remijia roraimae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Remijia roraimae?

Remijia roraimae

What type of plant is Remijia roraimae?

It is a shrub

Where is Remijia roraimae 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,

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