Santiria ridleyi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
439780
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.J.Lam
Source:
ksu
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 42: 205 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000439112
Common Names
- Santiria Ridleyi
- Ridley's Santiria
- Ridley's Santiria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Santiria ridleyi (also called Ridley's Santiria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 3 meters. It has oblong leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Santiria ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is known to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Santiria ridleyi is a small, white bloom with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Santiria ridleyi is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Santiria ridleyi
Santiria ridleyi is native to the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
Santiria ridleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Santiria ridleyi?
Santiria ridleyi
What is the family of Santiria ridleyi?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Santiria ridleyi?
Ridley's Santiria
Species in the Santiria genus
Santiria laevigata, Santiria megaphylla, Santiria grandiflora, Santiria trimera, Santiria griffithii, Santiria havilandii, Santiria impressinervis, Santiria kalkmaniana, Santiria mollis, Santiria sarawakana, Santiria rubiginosa, Santiria oblongifolia, Santiria nigricans, Santiria ridleyi, Santiria dacryodifolia, Santiria apiculata, Santiria conferta, Santiria tomentosa,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis, Aucoumea klaineana, Beiselia mexicana, Boswellia globosa, Boswellia ameero, Boswellia bullata, Boswellia carteri, Boswellia dalzielii, Boswellia dioscoridis, Boswellia elongata, Boswellia frereana, Boswellia microphylla, Boswellia nana, Boswellia neglecta, Boswellia ogadensis, Boswellia ovalifoliolata, Boswellia papyrifera, Boswellia pirottae, Boswellia popoviana, Boswellia rivae, Boswellia sacra, Boswellia serrata, Boswellia socotrana, Bursera roseana, Bursera silviae, Bursera toledoana, Bursera altijuga, Bursera amplifolia, Bursera angustata, Bursera aptera, Bursera arida, Bursera ariensis, Bursera aromatica, Bursera aspleniifolia, Bursera attenuata, Bursera bicolor, Bursera biflora, Bursera bipinnata, Bursera bolivarii, Bursera bonetii, Bursera brunea, Bursera cerasifolia, Bursera chemapodicta, Bursera cinerea, Bursera citronella, Bursera collina, Bursera confusa, Bursera copallifera, Bursera coyucensis, Bursera crenata,
References
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:128497-1: Based on the initial data import