Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanceifolia
ID:
299479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salisb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 8: 327 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298811

Common Names

  • Lanceifolia Rudgea
  • Rudge's Lanceifolia
  • Lanceifolia Bush

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Synonyms

  • Rudgea carolina Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]
  • Rudgea dasyantha Bremek. [valid]
  • Rudgea fissistipula Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Rudgea merumensis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Rudgea oldemanii Steyerm. [valid]
  • Rudgea ovalifolia Salisb. [valid]
  • Rudgea prancei Steyerm. [valid]
  • Rudgea sipapoensis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Uragoga fissistipula (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga lanceaefolia (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga ovalifolia (Salisb.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Rudgea lanceifolia (also called Lanceolate Rudgea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It typically grows up to 5 m tall and has alternate, lanceolate leaves. It is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Rudgea lanceifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rudgea lanceifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudgea lanceifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered during dry spells. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Rudgea lanceifolia

Rudgea lanceifolia is native to Brazil. It can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of the country.

Rudgea lanceifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea lanceifolia?

Rudgea lanceifolia

What is the family of Rudgea lanceifolia?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Rudgea lanceifolia?

Lanceleaf Rudgea

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