Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
whitfieldii
ID:
298950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. Anglo-Egypt. Sudan 2: 461 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298282

Common Names

  • Rothmannia whitfieldii
  • Whitfieldii Rothmannia
  • Rothmannia

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Synonyms

  • Randia cuvelierana De Wild. [valid]
  • Randia eetveldiana De Wild. & T.Durand [valid]
  • Randia homblei De Wild. [valid]
  • Randia malleifera (Hook.) Benth. & Hook.f. [valid]
  • Randia malleiflora Walp. [valid]
  • Randia stolzii K.Schum. & K.Krause [valid]
  • Rothmannia eetweldiana (De Wild. & T.Durand) Fagerl. [valid]
  • Rothmannia malleifera Hook. [unknown]
  • Gardenia malleifera Hook. [valid]
  • Gardenia whitfieldii Lindl. [valid]
  • Genipa malleifera Baill. [valid]

Description

Rothmannia whitfieldii (also called Whitfield's 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 whitfieldii 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 whitfieldii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rothmannia whitfieldii 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 whitfieldii

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

Rothmannia whitfieldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rothmannia whitfieldii?

Rothmannia whitfieldii

What is the family of Rothmannia whitfieldii?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Rothmannia whitfieldii?

Whitfield's 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-180087: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.