Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vallis
ID:
299625

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl. ex Steyerm.) C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 213 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298957

Common Names

  • Rudgea vallis
  • Vallis Rudgea
  • Rudgea

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Synonyms

  • Cephaelis vallis Standl. ex Steyerm. [valid]

Description

Rudgea vallis (also called Vallis Rudgea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 8 m tall and has a dense, round crown. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate. It grows in wet forests, from sea level up to 1,500 m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Rudgea vallis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rudgea vallis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudgea vallis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Rudgea vallis

Rudgea vallis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Rudgea vallis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudgea vallis?

Rudgea vallis

What is the common name of Rudgea vallis?

Valley Myrciaria

What is the natural habitat of Rudgea vallis?

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-180718: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.