Rhodocolea lemuriphila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lemuriphila
ID:
810674
Status:
valid
Authors:
Zjhra
Source:
iplants
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 43: 237 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810008
Common Names
- Rhodocolea lemuriphila
- Lemur's Rhodocolea
- Rhodocolea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodocolea lemuriphila (also called Lemur-loving Rhodocolea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodocolea lemuriphila is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodocolea lemuriphila is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodocolea lemuriphila is a tropical shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Rhodocolea lemuriphila
Rhodocolea lemuriphila is native to Madagascar.
Rhodocolea lemuriphila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodocolea lemuriphila?
Rhodocolea lemuriphila
What type of plant is Rhodocolea lemuriphila?
It is a shrub
Where is Rhodocolea lemuriphila native to?
It is native to Madagascar
Species in the Rhodocolea genus
Rhodocolea racemosa, Rhodocolea involucrata, Rhodocolea linearis, Rhodocolea perrieri, Rhodocolea telfairiae, Rhodocolea nobilis, Rhodocolea boivinii, Rhodocolea lemuriphila, Rhodocolea multiflora, Rhodocolea humbertii, Rhodocolea parvifoliolata, Rhodocolea ranirisonii, Rhodocolea parviflora, Rhodocolea magnifica, Rhodocolea compressa, Rhodocolea humblotiana,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Michelle L. Zjhra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zjhra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075691-1: 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].