Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
urcelliformis
ID:
298946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bullock. ex Robyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Fl. Spermatophyt. Parc Nat. Albert 2: 340 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298278

Common Names

  • Rothmannia urcelliformis
  • Urcelliformis Rothmannia
  • Rothmannia

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Synonyms

  • Randia spathicalyx De Wild. [valid]
  • Randia stenophylla K.Krause [valid]
  • Randia urcelliformis Schweinf. ex Hiern [valid]
  • Randia violascens Hiern [valid]
  • Rothmannia arcuata Bremek. [valid]
  • Rothmannia riparia (K.Schum.) Fagerl. [valid]
  • Rothmannia spathicalyx (De Wild.) Fagerl. [valid]
  • Gardenia riparia K.Schum. [valid]
  • Gardenia tigrina Welw. ex Hiern [valid]
  • Gardenia urcelliformis Hiern [valid]
  • Randia urcelliformis (Schweinf. ex Hiern) Eggeling [deprecated]
  • Randia chevalieri Aubrév. [unknown]

Description

Rothmannia urcelliformis (also called Urcelliformis 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 urcelliformis is used for making furniture, baskets, and mats. It is also used for making paper, and for making rope and twine. It has been used medicinally to treat fever, skin diseases, and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rothmannia urcelliformis 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 urcelliformis 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 urcelliformis

Rothmannia urcelliformis can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Rothmannia urcelliformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rothmannia urcelliformis?

Rothmannia urcelliformis

What is the family of Rothmannia urcelliformis?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Rothmannia urcelliformis?

Urcelliformis Rothmannia

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,