Rutidea membranacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 190 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299047
Common Names
- Rutidea membranacea
- Membranous Rutidea
- Rutidea
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- Rutidea obtusata K.Krause [valid]
- Rutidea schlechteri K.Schum. [invalid]
Description
Rutidea membranacea (also called Membranaceous Rutidea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has dark green, leathery leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rutidea membranacea 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
Rutidea membranacea has white flowers with yellow centers, and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rutidea membranacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil. Once established, Rutidea membranacea should be fertilized regularly and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Rutidea membranacea
Rutidea membranacea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, South America, and the Caribbean.
Rutidea membranacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rutidea membranacea?
Rutidea membranacea
What is the common name of Rutidea membranacea?
Membranous Rutidea
What is the natural habitat of Rutidea membranacea?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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-180808: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.