Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bacciflora
ID:
299356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(5): 164 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298688

Common Names

  • Rudgea bacciflora
  • Bacciflora Rudgea
  • Bacciflora Rubia

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Description

Rudgea bacciflora (also called Aulomyrcia bacciflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in humid lowland forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rudgea bacciflora is used for its medicinal properties, including treating skin diseases, reducing inflammation, and treating digestive problems. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties. Outside of medicinal uses, Rudgea bacciflora can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rudgea bacciflora has small, star-shaped, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudgea bacciflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Rudgea bacciflora

Rudgea bacciflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Rudgea bacciflora FAQ

What are the common names of Rudgea bacciflora?

Common names of Rudgea bacciflora include Brazilian cherry, wild guava, and cambucu.

What is the natural habitat of Rudgea bacciflora?

Rudgea bacciflora is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil.

What is the size of Rudgea bacciflora?

Rudgea bacciflora is a small tree, reaching a height of up to 10 meters.

Species in the Rudgea genus

Rudgea amazonica, Rudgea amplexicaulis, Rudgea angustissima, Rudgea apodantha, Rudgea ayangannensis, Rudgea bacciflora, Rudgea blanchetiana, Rudgea brachyandra, Rudgea bracteata, Rudgea bremekampiana, Rudgea buntingii, Rudgea burchelliana, Rudgea canephorantha, Rudgea cardonae, Rudgea casarettoana, Rudgea ciliata, Rudgea citrifolia, Rudgea colombiana, Rudgea conocarpa, Rudgea cordata, Rudgea coriacea, Rudgea cornifolia, Rudgea coronata, Rudgea corymbulosa, Rudgea costanensis, Rudgea crassifolia, Rudgea crassiloba, Rudgea cryptantha, Rudgea cuatrecasasii, Rudgea discolor, Rudgea duckei, Rudgea enervia, Rudgea erioloba, Rudgea erythrocarpa, Rudgea fascigera, Rudgea foveolata, Rudgea francavillana, Rudgea frondosa, Rudgea garciana, Rudgea gardenioides, Rudgea goyazensis, Rudgea graciliflora, Rudgea grandifructa, Rudgea guyanensis, Rudgea hemisphaerica, Rudgea hospes, Rudgea hostmanniana, Rudgea ilheotica, Rudgea insignis, Rudgea interrupta,

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,

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