Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 502 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297591
Common Names
- Amplexicaulis Rondeletia
- Rondeletia Amplexicaulis
- Rondeletia Amplexicaul
Description
Rondeletia amplexicaulis (also called Amplexicaulis Rondeletia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a greyish-green bark and small white flowers. It is found in dry forests, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rondeletia amplexicaulis has been used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and parks. It has also been used to make traditional medicines and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rondeletia amplexicaulis has white to pink flowers with yellow centers and a light, sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rondeletia amplexicaulis 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 healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Rondeletia amplexicaulis
Rondeletia amplexicaulis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Rondeletia amplexicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rondeletia amplexicaulis?
Rondeletia amplexicaulis
What is the family of Rondeletia amplexicaulis?
Rubiaceae
What is the native range of Rondeletia amplexicaulis?
Mexico to Panama
Species in the Rondeletia genus
Rondeletia acunae,
Rondeletia adamsii,
Rondeletia alaternoides,
Rondeletia americana,
Rondeletia amplexicaulis,
Rondeletia anguillensis,
Rondeletia anomala,
Rondeletia apiculata,
Rondeletia areolata,
Rondeletia arida,
Rondeletia aristeguietae,
Rondeletia aurantiaca,
Rondeletia avenia,
Rondeletia azulensis,
Rondeletia baracoensis,
Rondeletia barahonensis,
Rondeletia belizensis,
Rondeletia berteroana,
Rondeletia bicolor,
Rondeletia bissei,
Rondeletia brachyantha,
Rondeletia brachyphylla,
Rondeletia bracteosa,
Rondeletia brauseana,
Rondeletia brigandina,
Rondeletia buxifolia,
Rondeletia cacuminis,
Rondeletia calophylla,
Rondeletia camarioca,
Rondeletia carnea,
Rondeletia chamaebuxifolia,
Rondeletia chinajensis,
Rondeletia christii,
Rondeletia cincta,
Rondeletia clarendonensis,
Rondeletia combsii,
Rondeletia combsioides,
Rondeletia conferta,
Rondeletia convoluta,
Rondeletia coronata,
Rondeletia crassinervis,
Rondeletia cristalensis,
Rondeletia cumanensis,
Rondeletia cymulosa,
Rondeletia daphnoides,
Rondeletia dilatata,
Rondeletia diplocalyx,
Rondeletia disperma,
Rondeletia dolphinensis,
Rondeletia domatiata,
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,