Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 263 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298912
Common Names
- Rudgea sandemanii
- Sandemanii Rudgea
- Rudgea Sandemanii
Description
Rudgea sandemanii (also called Sandeman's Rudgea, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil and can be found in lowland rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rudgea sandemanii has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and digestive problems. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rudgea sandemanii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rudgea sandemanii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Rudgea sandemanii
Rudgea sandemanii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Rudgea sandemanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudgea sandemanii?
Rudgea sandemanii
What is the common name of Rudgea sandemanii?
Rudgea
What is the family of Rudgea sandemanii?
Rubiaceae
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,