Status:
valid
Authors:
Robyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 11: 224 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000299236
Common Names
- Stolz's Rytigynia
- Rytigynia stolzii
- Stolz Rytigynia
Description
Rytigynia stolzii (also called 'Stolz's Knot', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rytigynia stolzii is used for its ornamental value in gardens and landscapes, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rytigynia stolzii has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds and small seedlings with thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rytigynia stolzii is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Rytigynia stolzii
Rytigynia stolzii is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Rytigynia stolzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rytigynia stolzii?
Rytigynia stolzii
What is the common name of Rytigynia stolzii?
Stolzii
Where is Rytigynia stolzii native to?
Africa
Species in the Rytigynia genus
Rytigynia acuminatissima,
Rytigynia adenodonta,
Rytigynia argentea,
Rytigynia bagshawei,
Rytigynia beniensis,
Rytigynia binata,
Rytigynia bomiliensis,
Rytigynia bridsoniae,
Rytigynia bugoyensis,
Rytigynia canthioides,
Rytigynia caudatissima,
Rytigynia celastroides,
Rytigynia claessensii,
Rytigynia claviflora,
Rytigynia congesta,
Rytigynia constricta,
Rytigynia dasyothamnus,
Rytigynia decussata,
Rytigynia demeusei,
Rytigynia dewevrei,
Rytigynia dubiosa,
Rytigynia eickii,
Rytigynia ferruginea,
Rytigynia flavida,
Rytigynia glabrifolia,
Rytigynia gossweileri,
Rytigynia gracilipetiolata,
Rytigynia griseovelutina,
Rytigynia hirsutiflora,
Rytigynia humbertii,
Rytigynia ignobilis,
Rytigynia kigeziensis,
Rytigynia kiwuensis,
Rytigynia krauseana,
Rytigynia laurentii,
Rytigynia lecomtei,
Rytigynia leonensis,
Rytigynia lewisii,
Rytigynia liberica,
Rytigynia lichenoxenos,
Rytigynia longicaudata,
Rytigynia longipedicellata,
Rytigynia longituba,
Rytigynia macrostipulata,
Rytigynia macrura,
Rytigynia madagascariensis,
Rytigynia mayumbensis,
Rytigynia membranacea,
Rytigynia monantha,
Rytigynia mrimaensis,
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,