Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
avenia
ID:
298275

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana 6: 121 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297607

Common Names

  • Avenia Rondeletia
  • Rondeletia Avenia
  • Rondeletia Aven

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia longibracteata Alain [valid]

Description

Rondeletia avenia (also called 'Avenia Rondeletia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 2–5 m tall, with a trunk up to 15 cm diameter. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rondeletia avenia 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 avenia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rondeletia avenia 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 avenia

Rondeletia avenia is native to the Caribbean, and can be found in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti.

Rondeletia avenia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rondeletia avenia?

Rondeletia avenia

What is the family of Rondeletia avenia?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Rondeletia avenia?

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,

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