Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
divina
ID:
1329682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cupido

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 33: 34 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342136



Common Names

  • Roella divina
  • Divine Roella
  • Divina Roella


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Description

Roella divina (also called Divine Roella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is a perennial herb with erect stems and ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Roella divina is used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and laxative effects, as well as for treating liver and gallbladder problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves can be boiled and eaten like spinach.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roella divina is white or pink in colour and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roella divina is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring and to divide the plants in autumn. It can be propagated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Roella divina

Roella divina is found in Western Australia.

Roella divina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roella divina?

Roella divina

What is the common name of Roella divina?

Divine Roella

What is the natural habitat of Roella divina?

It is native to Mexico and grows in forests and scrublands

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References

Christopher N. Cupido (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cupido' in the authors string.