Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornifolia
ID:
299397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 7(4): 432 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298729

Common Names

  • Cornifolia Rudgea
  • Rudgea Cornifolia
  • Rudgea

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria articulicymosa Wernham [valid]
  • Psychotria cornifolia Humb. & Bonpl. ex Roem. & Schult. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria fimbriata Benth. [valid]
  • Psychotria inundata K.Krause [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria krauseana Hochr. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria krauseana Standl. [valid]
  • Psychotria orinocensis DC. [valid]
  • Rudgea bogotensis Standl. [valid]
  • Rudgea ceratopetala Donn.Sm. [valid]
  • Rudgea dahlgrenii Standl. [valid]
  • Rudgea fimbriata Standl. in Standl. & S.Calderón [valid]
  • Rudgea hispidula Standl. [valid]
  • Rudgea micrantha Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Strempelia articulicymosa (Wernham) Bremek. [valid]
  • Strempelia ceratopetala (Donn.Sm.) Bremek. [valid]
  • Strempelia fimbriata (Benth.) Bremek. [valid]
  • Uragoga cornifolia (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga fimbriata Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga inundata (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga orinocensis (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Psychotria cornifolia Kunth [valid]
  • Rudgea micrantha minor Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Coffea mexicana DC. [valid]

Description

Rudgea cornifolia (also called Leafy Rudgea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It grows in humid forests, from sea level up to 1,000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Rudgea cornifolia 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 cornifolia 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 cornifolia 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 cornifolia

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

Rudgea cornifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea cornifolia?

Rudgea cornifolia

What are the common names of Rudgea cornifolia?

Leathery-leaved rudgea, Cornifolium

What is the natural habitat of Rudgea cornifolia?

Rudgea cornifolia 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