Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hileiabaiana
ID:
1304813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zappi & Bruniera

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 202: 290 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317267

Common Names

  • Rudgea hileiabaiana
  • Hileiabaiana Rudgea
  • Rudgea jasminoides

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Description

Rudgea hileiabaiana (also called Hileiaba's rudgea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with glossy, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. Native to Brazil, it is found in tropical forests and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rudgea hileiabaiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rudgea hileiabaiana is white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudgea hileiabaiana is a small shrub that grows in tropical climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Rudgea hileiabaiana

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

Rudgea hileiabaiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea hileiabaiana?

Rudgea hileiabaiana

What type of plant is Rudgea hileiabaiana?

Rudgea hileiabaiana is a flowering plant.

Where does Rudgea hileiabaiana grow?

Rudgea hileiabaiana grows in tropical regions of South America.

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

Daniela Cristina Zappi (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zappi' in the authors string.
Carla P. Bruniera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruniera' in the authors string.