Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
299524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 164 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298856

Common Names

  • Minor Rudgea
  • Rudgea Minor
  • Rudgea

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Synonyms

  • Uragoga minor (Cham.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Coffea minor Cham. [valid]

Description

Rudgea minor (also called Small 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 3 m tall and has alternate, elliptic to obovate leaves. It is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Rudgea minor 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rudgea minor sub. minor
Rudgea minor sub. calycina (Benth.) Zappi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rudgea minor is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudgea minor is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size. It is also tolerant of salt spray.

Where to Find Rudgea minor

Rudgea minor is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Rudgea minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea minor?

Rudgea minor

What is the family of Rudgea minor?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Rudgea minor?

Minor

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