Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
rubra
ID:
237494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jum. & H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 3, 6(1): 19 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236826



Common Names

  • Mascarenhasia rubra
  • Red Mascarenhasia
  • Red Mascarenhasia Orchid


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Description

Mascarenhasia rubra (also called Red Mascarenhasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Mascarene Islands and is found in wet forests. It is a shrub or small tree with ovate leaves and red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mascarenhasia rubra has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mascarenhasia rubra has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mascarenhasia rubra is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Mascarenhasia rubra

Mascarenhasia rubra is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Mascarenhasia rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mascarenhasia rubra?

Mascarenhasia rubra

What are the common names of Mascarenhasia rubra?

Red Mascarenhasia

What is the natural habitat of Mascarenhasia rubra?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-121069: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.