Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 29: 192 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297797
Common Names
- Liogieri Rondeletia
- Liogieri Rondeletia Bush
- Liogieri Rondeletia Plant
Description
Rondeletia liogieri (also called 'Coralbush' and 'Coral Plant', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has dark green leaves with red-orange flowers. It is found in dry, open forests and scrublands, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rondeletia liogieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rondeletia liogieri has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rondeletia liogieri is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Rondeletia liogieri
Rondeletia liogieri is native to Mexico and Guatemala.
Rondeletia liogieri FAQ
What is the common name of Rondeletia liogieri?
Liogier's Coralbush
What is the scientific name of Liogier's Coralbush?
Rondeletia liogieri
What is the natural habitat of Rondeletia liogieri?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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,