Rutidea glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 190 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299031
Common Names
- Rutidea glabra
- Smooth Rutidea
- Rutidea
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- Pavetta brachycoryne K.Schum. [valid]
- Rutidea tarennoides Wernham [valid]
Description
Rutidea glabra (also called Myrcia glabra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and its leaves are opposite, simple, and ovate. It grows in wet forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Rutidea glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Rutidea glabra is white, with a yellow center and five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, rounded cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rutidea glabra is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. Fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Rutidea glabra
Rutidea glabra is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Rutidea glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rutidea glabra?
Rutidea glabra
What is the family of Rutidea glabra?
Rubiaceae
Where is Rutidea glabra found?
It is found in tropical Africa.
Species in the Rutidea genus
Rutidea decorticata, Rutidea dupuisii, Rutidea ferruginea, Rutidea fuscescens, Rutidea gabonensis, Rutidea glabra, Rutidea gracilis, Rutidea hirsuta, Rutidea hispida, Rutidea insculpta, Rutidea lujae, Rutidea membranacea, Rutidea nigerica, Rutidea olenotricha, Rutidea orientalis, Rutidea parviflora, Rutidea rufipilis, Rutidea seretii, Rutidea smithii, Rutidea tenuicaulis, Rutidea vanderystii,
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-180793: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.