Rhodocolea racemosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
780166
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) H.Perrier
Source:
iplants
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 16: 909 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779499
Common Names
- Rhodocolea racemosa
- Racemosa Rhodocolea
- Racemosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodocolea racemosa (also called Racemose Combretum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodocolea racemosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food preservative and for making perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodocolea racemosa has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodocolea racemosa is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Rhodocolea racemosa
Rhodocolea racemosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Rhodocolea racemosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodocolea racemosa?
Rhodocolea racemosa
What is the common name of Rhodocolea racemosa?
Racemose Rhodocolea
What is the habitat of Rhodocolea racemosa?
Rhodocolea racemosa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
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
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110555-1: 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].