Status:
valid
Authors:
Zjhra
Source:
iplants
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 43: 235 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810009
Common Names
- Rhodocolea multiflora
- Multi-flowered Rhodocolea
- Rhodocolea
Description
Rhodocolea multiflora (also called Many-flowered 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 multiflora 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 multiflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodocolea multiflora 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 multiflora
Rhodocolea multiflora is native to Madagascar.
Rhodocolea multiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodocolea multiflora?
Rhodocolea multiflora
What type of plant is Rhodocolea multiflora?
It is a shrub
Where is Rhodocolea multiflora 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:77075690-1: 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].