Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
columnaris
ID:
1316121

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nel) Meve & Liede

Source:
ipni

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 234: 205 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001328575





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Description

Richtersveldia columnaris (also called Columnar Richtersveldia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Richtersveldia columnaris is used in ornamental gardening, as a ground cover, and as a filler in flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Richtersveldia columnaris has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Richtersveldia columnaris is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plant will reach a height of up to 2 feet and will produce small white flowers in the summer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage further blooming.

Where to Find Richtersveldia columnaris

Richtersveldia columnaris can be found in the Richtersveld region of South Africa.

Richtersveldia columnaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Richtersveldia columnaris?

Richtersveldia columnaris

What is the common name of Richtersveldia columnaris?

Columnar richtersveldia

What is the native range of Richtersveldia columnaris?

Central and South America

Species in the Richtersveldia genus

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

Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.
Gert Cornelius Nel (1885-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nel' in the authors string.