Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tubulosa
ID:
298665

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & M.Fernández

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 33: 113 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297997

Common Names

  • Tubulosa Rondeletia
  • Rondeletia Tube-Like
  • Tube-Like Rondeletia

Searching for Rondeletia tubulosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Rondeletia tubulosa (also called 'Coffeeberry', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers. It is native to Central America and Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rondeletia tubulosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a source of food for wildlife and in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, stomach problems, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rondeletia tubulosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

Searching for Rondeletia tubulosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Rondeletia tubulosa 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 does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Rondeletia tubulosa

Rondeletia tubulosa can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Rondeletia tubulosa FAQ

What are the common names of Rondeletia tubulosa?

Rondeletia tubulosa is commonly known as the Tubular Rondeletia

What is the scientific classification of Rondeletia tubulosa?

Rondeletia tubulosa belongs to the family Rubiaceae and the genus Rondeletia

What is the native range of Rondeletia tubulosa?

Rondeletia tubulosa is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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-179799: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Mayra Fernández (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fernández' in the authors string.