Rudgea crassifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zappi & E.Lucas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 56(3): 745. 2001 [11 Oct 2001]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298737
Common Names
- Crassifolia Rudgea
- Rudgea Crassifolia
- Rudgea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rudgea crassifolia (also called Aulomyrcia crassifolia, 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 crassifolia 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 crassifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rudgea crassifolia 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 crassifolia
Rudgea crassifolia can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Rudgea crassifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudgea crassifolia?
Rudgea crassifolia
What are the common names of Rudgea crassifolia?
Thick-leaved rudgea, Crassifolium
What is the natural habitat of Rudgea crassifolia?
Rudgea crassifolia 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-180519: Based on the initial data import
Daniela Cristina Zappi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zappi' in the authors string.
Eve Lucas (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Lucas' in the authors string.