Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Klotz
Source:
ksu
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Wiss. Z. Friedrich-Schiller-Univ. Jena, Math.-Naturwiss. Reihe 29: 472 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401580
Common Names
- Rochefortia Holguinensis
- Holguinensis Plant
- Holguinensis Flower
Description
Rochefortia holguinensis (also called 'Holguin Rochefortia', among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has ovate leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rochefortia holguinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves and stems can be used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat colds and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rochefortia holguinensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rochefortia holguinensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil.
Where to Find Rochefortia holguinensis
Rochefortia holguinensis can be found in Cuba.
Rochefortia holguinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rochefortia holguinensis?
Rochefortia holguinensis
What type of plant is Rochefortia holguinensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Rochefortia holguinensis found?
It is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras
Species in the Rochefortia genus
Rochefortia oblanceata,
Rochefortia victoriniana,
Rochefortia septentrionalis,
Rochefortia spinosa,
Rochefortia stellata,
Rochefortia lundellii,
Rochefortia oblongata,
Rochefortia holguinensis,
Rochefortia cubensis,
Rochefortia acanthophora,
Rochefortia cuneata,
Rochefortia barloventensis,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,