Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 461: 91 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297613
Common Names
- Belizensis Rondeletia
- Rondeletia Belizensis
- Rondeletia Belizens
Synonyms
- Arachnothryx belizensis (Standl.) Borhidi [valid]
- Rondeletia belizensis longiloba Lundell [valid]
- Arachnothryx belizensis longiloba (Lundell) Borhidi [valid]
Description
Rondeletia belizensis (also called 'Belize 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 belizensis 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 belizensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rondeletia belizensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to shape and size and can be propagated by layering or cuttings.
Where to Find Rondeletia belizensis
Rondeletia belizensis is native to Central America, and can be found in Belize and Guatemala.
Rondeletia belizensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rondeletia belizensis?
Rondeletia belizensis
What is the family of Rondeletia belizensis?
Rubiaceae
What is the native range of Rondeletia belizensis?
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,