Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
standleyana
ID:
800265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ant.Molina) Lorence

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 451 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799599

Common Names

  • Rogiera standleyana
  • Standley's Rogiera
  • Standleyana Rogiera

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Description

Rogiera standleyana (also called Standley's Rogiera, among many other common names) is a shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Central America and is found in woodlands, forests, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Rogiera standleyana is used as an ornamental plant for its showy, white flowers, and is also used as a hedge plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rogiera standleyana has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rogiera standleyana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Rogiera standleyana

Rogiera standleyana is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

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-338055: Based on the initial data import
José Antonio Molina Rositto (1926-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ant.Molina' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.