Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corymbulosa
ID:
299403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 461 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298735

Common Names

  • Corymbulosa Rudgea
  • Rudgea Corymbulosa
  • Rudgea

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Synonyms

  • Rudgea celastrinea Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Rudgea clausseniana Benth. [valid]
  • Rudgea nettoana Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Rudgea ypanemensis Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Uragoga celastrinea (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga corymbulosa (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga nettoana (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga ypanemensis (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Rudgea corymbulosa (also called Aulomyrcia corymbulosa, 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 corymbulosa has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rudgea corymbulosa 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 corymbulosa 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 corymbulosa

Rudgea corymbulosa can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Rudgea corymbulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea corymbulosa?

Rudgea corymbulosa

What are the common names of Rudgea corymbulosa?

Corymbose rudgea, Corymbulosum

What is the natural habitat of Rudgea corymbulosa?

Rudgea corymbulosa 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-180517: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.