Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
frondosa
ID:
779380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chun & F.C.How

Source:
iplants

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 7: 75 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000778713



Common Names

  • Radermachera frondosa
  • Frondose Radermachera
  • Frondose Tree Jasmine


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Description

Radermachera frondosa (also called Frondose Radermachera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping habit and is native to Central America, Mexico and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Radermachera frondosa is an attractive ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a hedge or screen to provide privacy and shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Radermachera frondosa has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Radermachera frondosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Radermachera frondosa

Radermachera frondosa can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Radermachera frondosa FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Radermachera frondosa?

Radermachera frondosa prefers a soil pH of 6.0-7.0.

How much water does Radermachera frondosa need?

Radermachera frondosa needs to be watered regularly but not excessively.

How much sunlight does Radermachera frondosa need?

Radermachera frondosa prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

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References

Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110503-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].