Rosenbergiodendron reflexum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reflexum
ID:
919432
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor & Lorence
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 104 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918767
Common Names
- Rosenbergiodendron reflexum
- Reflexum Rosenbergiodendron
- Reflexum Rosenbergiodendron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rosenbergiodendron reflexum (also called Red Mahogany, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a single trunk that can reach up to 30 m in height. The leaves are oval-shaped and can reach up to 15 cm in length. It grows in moist tropical forests and is often found in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Rosenbergiodendron reflexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rosenbergiodendron reflexum are small and yellow, with a short, four-lobed corolla and a long, slender calyx. The seeds are small and black, with a long, slender, pointed shape. The seedlings are short and stout, with a single pair of cotyledons and a short, stout stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rosenbergiodendron reflexum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Rosenbergiodendron reflexum
Rosenbergiodendron reflexum is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Species in the Rosenbergiodendron genus
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-464186: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.