Rondeletia combsioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
combsioides
ID:
298336
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Fernández & Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 31: 149 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297668
Common Names
- Rondeletia Combsioides
- Combsioides Bush
- Bush of Combsioides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rondeletia combsioides (also called Combsioides, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has leathery, glossy, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rondeletia combsioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rondeletia combsioides has small, yellow-orange flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rondeletia combsioides is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Rondeletia combsioides
Rondeletia combsioides can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Rondeletia combsioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rondeletia combsioides?
Rondeletia combsioides
What type of plant is Rondeletia combsioides?
A shrub
Where is Rondeletia combsioides found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-179484: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Mayra Fernández (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fernández' in the authors string.