Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
299455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(5): 203 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298787

Common Names

  • Insignis Rudgea
  • Rudge's Insignis
  • Insignis Bush

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga insignis (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Rudgea insignis (also called Striking 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 insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rudgea insignis is a white or pinkish-white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudgea insignis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Rudgea insignis

Rudgea insignis can be found in the Brazilian states of Amazonas and Para.

Rudgea insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea insignis?

Rudgea insignis

What is the family of Rudgea insignis?

Rubiaceae

Where is Rudgea insignis found?

Brazil

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