Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
299394

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(4): 116 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298726

Common Names

  • Coriacea Rudgea
  • Rudgea Coriacea
  • Rudgea

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Synonyms

  • Mussaenda coriacea Spreng. [valid]
  • Psychotria tubulosa Vell. [valid]
  • Rudgea eriantha (Gardner) Benth. [valid]
  • Rudgea magnoliifolia (Cham.) Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Uragoga chamissoi Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga tubulosa (Vell.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Rudgea eriantha gracilis Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Coffea eriantha Gardner [valid]
  • Coffea magnoliifolia Cham. [valid]

Description

Rudgea coriacea (also called Aulomyrcia coriacea, 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 coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to attract birds and butterflies to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rudgea coriacea is white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a pale green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudgea coriacea is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It is typically found in dry and semi-dry forests and can reach heights of up to 8 meters. It is easily propagated from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Rudgea coriacea

Rudgea coriacea is native to Brazil. It can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of the country.

Rudgea coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea coriacea?

Rudgea coriacea

What are the common names of Rudgea coriacea?

Coriaceous rudgea, Coriaceum

What is the natural habitat of Rudgea coriacea?

Rudgea coriacea is found in tropical rainforests in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-180509: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.