Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
formonia
ID:
298392

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb. & Ekman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(10): 81 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297724

Common Names

  • Formonia Rondeletia
  • Rondeletia Formonia
  • Rondeletia Formonia Plant

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Description

Rondeletia formonia (also called Formon's Rondeletia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rondeletia formonia can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rondeletia formonia has white flowers with yellow centers and red spots. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rondeletia formonia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Rondeletia formonia

Rondeletia formonia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Rondeletia formonia FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Rondeletia formonia?

Rondeletia formonia is native to Central America and the Caribbean.

What is the typical height of Rondeletia formonia?

Rondeletia formonia typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

What type of soil does Rondeletia formonia prefer?

Rondeletia formonia prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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-179538: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.