Ritchiea carrissoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carrissoi
ID:
399738
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell & Mendonça
Source:
cmp
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 11: 47 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399070
Common Names
- Carrissoi Ritchiea
- Ritchiea Carrissoi
- Carrisso's Ritchiea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ritchiea carrissoi (also called Carrisso's 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 carrissoi 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 carrissoi 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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Ritchiea carrissoi 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 carrissoi
Ritchiea carrissoi is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ritchiea carrissoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ritchiea carrissoi?
Ritchiea carrissoi
What is the common name of Ritchiea carrissoi?
Carrisso's Ritchiea
What is the natural habitat of Ritchiea carrissoi?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Ritchiea genus
Ritchiea wilczekiana, Ritchiea wittei, Ritchiea youngii, Ritchiea boukokoensis, Ritchiea capparoides, Ritchiea erecta, Ritchiea carrissoi, Ritchiea aprevaliana, Ritchiea agelaeifolia, Ritchiea albersii, Ritchiea noldeae, Ritchiea ovata, Ritchiea quarrei, Ritchiea reflexa, Ritchiea spragueana, Ritchiea gossweileri, Ritchiea jansii, Ritchiea mayumbensis, Ritchiea littoralis, Ritchiea simplicifolia, Ritchiea macrantha, Ritchiea afzelii, Ritchiea pygmaea,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2416289: Based on the initial data import
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.