Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nodosa
ID:
299540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 456 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298872

Common Names

  • Rudgea nodosa
  • Nodose Rudgea
  • Rudgea Nodosa

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Synonyms

  • Rudgea apoda Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Rudgea hypomalaca Standl. [valid]
  • Uragoga apoda (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga nodosa (Cham.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Rudgea nodosa dupasquieri Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Coffea nodosa Cham. [valid]

Description

Rudgea nodosa (also called Nodose 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, elliptic to obovate leaves. It is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Rudgea nodosa is a medicinal plant native to South America. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rudgea nodosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudgea nodosa 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 nodosa

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

Rudgea nodosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea nodosa?

Rudgea nodosa

What is the common name of Rudgea nodosa?

Knotted Myrciaria

What is the natural habitat of Rudgea nodosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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-180640: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.