Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(5): 183 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298881
Common Names
- Rudgea pachyphylla
- Pachyphylla Rudgea
- Rudgea Pachyphylla
Synonyms
- Uragoga pachyphylla (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
Description
Rudgea pachyphylla (also called Pachyphylla Rudgea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually reaching a height of 3-5 m. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has elliptic to obovate leaves, and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rudgea pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla is white and tubular, with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rudgea pachyphylla is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Rudgea pachyphylla
Rudgea pachyphylla is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
Rudgea pachyphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudgea pachyphylla?
Rudgea pachyphylla
What type of plant is Rudgea pachyphylla?
Shrub
Where is Rudgea pachyphylla found?
Central and South America
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,