Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
octomera
ID:
298933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth. & Hook.f.) Fagerl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 30A(7): 39 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298265

Common Names

  • Rothmannia octomera
  • Octomera Rothmannia
  • Rothmannia

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Synonyms

  • Randia cunliffeae Wernham [valid]
  • Randia galtonii Wernham [valid]
  • Randia octomera (Hook.) Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
  • Sabicea speciosissima K.Schum. [valid]
  • Gardenia octomera Hook. [valid]

Description

Rothmannia octomera (also called Octomerous Rothmannia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It grows in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Rothmannia octomera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rothmannia octomera has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rothmannia octomera is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Rothmannia octomera

Rothmannia octomera is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Rothmannia octomera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rothmannia octomera?

Rothmannia octomera

What is the common name of Rothmannia octomera?

Octomerous Rothmannia

What is the natural habitat of Rothmannia octomera?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-180070: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Folke Fagerlind (1907-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fagerl.' in the authors string.