Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costanensis
ID:
299404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 420 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298736

Common Names

  • Costanensis Rudgea
  • Rudgea Costanensis
  • Rudgea

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Description

Rudgea costanensis (also called Aulomyrcia costanensis, 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 costanensis 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 costanensis 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 costanensis 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 costanensis

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

Rudgea costanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea costanensis?

Rudgea costanensis

What are the common names of Rudgea costanensis?

Costa Rican rudgea

What is the natural habitat of Rudgea costanensis?

Rudgea costanensis is found in tropical rainforests in Costa Rica.

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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