Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
obtusata
ID:
465242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Briq.) Marc.-Berti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 2: 13 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464574

Common Names

  • Ruizterania Obtusata
  • Obtusata Ruizterania
  • Ruizterania Obtusata

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Synonyms

  • Qualea obtusata Briq. [unknown]
  • Qualea retusa coriacea Ducke [unknown]
  • Ruizterania obtusata obtusata [unknown]

Description

Ruizterania obtusata (also called Obtuse Ruizterania, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to tropical South America and is found in moist forests and woodlands. It has large, green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ruizterania obtusata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ruizterania obtusata sub. multivenosa Marc.-Berti

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruizterania obtusata is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruizterania obtusata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Ruizterania obtusata

Ruizterania obtusata can be found in South America.

Ruizterania obtusata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruizterania obtusata?

Ruizterania obtusata

What is the common name of Ruizterania obtusata?

Obtusata ruizterania

What is the natural habitat of Ruizterania obtusata?

Ruizterania obtusata is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Vochysiaceae family

Callisthene dryadum, Callisthene erythroclada, Callisthene fasciculata, Callisthene inundata, Callisthene major, Callisthene microphylla, Callisthene minor, Callisthene mollissima, Erisma arietinum, Erisma bicolor, Erisma blancoa, Erisma bracteosum, Erisma calcaratum, Erisma costatum, Erisma djalma-batistae, Erisma floribundum, Erisma fuscum, Erisma gracile, Erisma japura, Erisma lanceolatum, Erisma laurifolium, Erisma maliforme, Erisma megalophyllum, Erisma micranthum, Erisma nitidum, Erisma niveum, Erisma silvae, Erisma splendens, Erisma tessmannii, Erisma uncinatum, Erisma panamense, Erismadelphus exsul, Erismadelphus sessilis, Korupodendron songweanum, Qualea marioniae, Qualea johannabakkerae, Qualea acuminata, Qualea amapaensis, Qualea amoena, Qualea brasiliana, Qualea brevipedicellata, Qualea calantha, Qualea calophylla, Qualea clavata, Qualea coerulea, Qualea cordata, Qualea cryptantha, Qualea cyanea, Qualea cymulosa, Qualea decorticans,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2528634: Based on the initial data import
John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
Luis Marcano-Berti (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.-Berti' in the authors string.