Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
reflexa
ID:
399759

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg & Gilg-Ben.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 183 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399091



Common Names

  • Reflexa Ritchiea
  • Ritchiea Reflexa
  • Reflexed Ritchiea


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Synonyms

  • Capparis reflexa Thonn. & Schumach. [unknown]
  • Capparis reflexa Thonn. [unknown]
  • Maerua grandiflora Pax [unknown]
  • Ritchiea grandiflora Gilg [unknown]

Description

Ritchiea reflexa (also called Reflexed Ritchiea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Africa. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ritchiea reflexa is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and intestinal worms.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ritchiea reflexa are white and tubular, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ritchiea reflexa: Ritchiea reflexa is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. Plant the rhizomes in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. The plant can be divided every few years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Ritchiea reflexa

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

Ritchiea reflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ritchiea reflexa?

Ritchiea reflexa

What is the common name of Ritchiea reflexa?

Reflexed Ritchiea

What is the natural habitat of Ritchiea reflexa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2416319: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Charlotte Gilg-Benedict (1872-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg-Ben.' in the authors string.