Rondeletia holdridgei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holdridgei
ID:
837296
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 50: 275 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836631
Common Names
- Rondeletia holdridgei
- Holdridge's Rondeletia
- Holdridge's Wild Petunia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rondeletia holdridgei (also called Holdridge's Rondeletia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 6 m in height, with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rondeletia holdridgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rondeletia holdridgei are small and white with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rondeletia holdridgei can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Rondeletia holdridgei
Rondeletia holdridgei is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Rondeletia holdridgei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rondeletia holdridgei?
Rondeletia holdridgei
What is the natural habitat of Rondeletia holdridgei?
It is found in moist forests and woodlands.
What is the flowering period of Rondeletia holdridgei?
It flowers from April to June.
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-373917: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.