Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
purdiei
ID:
298570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 93: t. 5669 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297902

Common Names

  • Rondeletia Purdiei
  • Rondeletia Purdie's
  • Rondeletia Purdie's Flower

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia purdiei glabrior Steyerm. [valid]

Description

Rondeletia purdiei (also called Caribbean Rose, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rondeletia purdiei 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

Rondeletia purdiei has white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rondeletia purdiei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 21-27°C. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Rondeletia purdiei

Rondeletia purdiei is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Rondeletia purdiei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rondeletia purdiei?

Rondeletia purdiei

What is the family of Rondeletia purdiei?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Rondeletia purdiei?

Tropical forests 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,

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