Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mandevilliifolia
ID:
299508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dwyer ex C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 304 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298840

Common Names

  • Mandevilliifolia Rudgea
  • Rudgea Mandevilliifolia
  • Rudgea

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Description

Rudgea mandevilliifolia (also called Mandevilliifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows in tropical lowland forests, and has white flowers and oblong leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Rudgea mandevilliifolia has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rudgea mandevilliifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudgea mandevilliifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rudgea mandevilliifolia

Rudgea mandevilliifolia can be found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.

Rudgea mandevilliifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea mandevilliifolia?

Rudgea mandevilliifolia

What is the family of Rudgea mandevilliifolia?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Rudgea mandevilliifolia?

Mandevilliifolia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-180611: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.