Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spruce ex Warm.) Marc.-Berti
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 2: 15 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464578
Common Names
- Ruizterania Trichanthera
- Trichanthera Ruizterania
- Ruizterania Trichanthera
Synonyms
- Qualea trichanthera Spruce ex Warm. [unknown]
Description
Ruizterania trichanthera (also called Trichanthera Ruizterania, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Ruizterania trichanthera 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruizterania trichanthera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruizterania trichanthera 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 trichanthera
Ruizterania trichanthera can be found in South America.
Ruizterania trichanthera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruizterania trichanthera?
Ruizterania trichanthera
What is the common name of Ruizterania trichanthera?
Trichanthera ruizterania
What is the natural habitat of Ruizterania trichanthera?
Ruizterania trichanthera is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Ruizterania genus
Ruizterania belemnensis,
Ruizterania obtusata,
Ruizterania urceolata,
Ruizterania trichanthera,
Ruizterania rigida,
Ruizterania ferruginea,
Ruizterania esmeraldae,
Ruizterania cassiquiarensis,
Ruizterania retusa,
Ruizterania albiflora,
Ruizterania gardneriana,
Ruizterania nitida,
Ruizterania sacculata,
Ruizterania wittrockii,
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,