Status:
valid
Authors:
Proctor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Jamaica, Sci. Ser. 16: 62 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297882
Common Names
- Rondeletia petiolata
- Petiolate Rondeletia
- Petiolate Wild-sage
Description
Rondeletia petiolata (also called Petiolate Rondeletia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rondeletia petiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rondeletia petiolata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rondeletia petiolata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Rondeletia petiolata
Rondeletia petiolata is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Rondeletia petiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rondeletia petiolata?
Rondeletia petiolata
What are the common names of Rondeletia petiolata?
Petiolate rondeletia, Red rondeletia
What is the natural habitat of Rondeletia petiolata?
Rondeletia petiolata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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,