Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
albersii
ID:
399747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 208 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399079



Common Names

  • Albersii Ritchiea
  • Ritchiea Albersii
  • Albers' Ritchiea


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Synonyms

  • Ritchiea steudneri Gilg [unknown]
  • Ritchiea stella-aethiopica Pax [unknown]
  • Ritchiea chlorantha Gilg [unknown]
  • Ritchiea apiculata Gilg & Gilg-Ben. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea balbi Chiov. [unknown]
  • Ritchiea macrocarpa Gilg [unknown]
  • Ritchiea mildbraedii Gilg [unknown]

Description

Ritchiea albersii (also called Albers' Ritchiea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist and well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ritchiea albersii has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ritchiea albersii has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ritchiea albersii is a perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or fall.

Where to Find Ritchiea albersii

Ritchiea albersii is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ritchiea albersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ritchiea albersii?

Ritchiea albersii

What is the common name of Ritchiea albersii?

Albers' Ritchiea

What is the natural habitat of Ritchiea albersii?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Capparaceae family

Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,

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