Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rusby) C.M.Taylor, Bruniera & Zappi
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(4)-45: 5 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343516
Common Names
- Rudgea venezuelensis
- Venezuelensis Rudgea
- Rudgea venezuelensis
Description
Rudgea venezuelensis (also called Venezuelan Rudgea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Venezuela and is found in montane and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rudgea venezuelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rudgea venezuelensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rudgea venezuelensis is a tropical plant that is best propagated from cuttings. It prefers warm temperatures and high humidity and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and the cutting should take root in a few weeks. Once the roots have developed, the plant can be transplanted into a larger pot.
Where to Find Rudgea venezuelensis
Rudgea venezuelensis is native to Venezuela. It can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.
Rudgea venezuelensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudgea venezuelensis?
Rudgea venezuelensis
What is the common name of Rudgea venezuelensis?
Venezuelan Rudgea
What is the natural habitat of Rudgea venezuelensis?
It is found in the tropical forests of Venezuela
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
Carla P. Bruniera: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruniera' in the authors string.