Ritchiea spragueana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spragueana
ID:
399761
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & Gilg-Ben.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 177 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399093
Common Names
- Spragueana Ritchiea
- Ritchiea Spragueana
- Sprague's Ritchiea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ritchiea spragueana (also called Sprague's 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 spragueana 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 spragueana 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 of Ritchiea spragueana: Ritchiea spragueana 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 spragueana
Ritchiea spragueana is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ritchiea spragueana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ritchiea spragueana?
Ritchiea spragueana
What is the common name of Ritchiea spragueana?
Sprague's Ritchiea
What is the natural habitat of Ritchiea spragueana?
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-2416321: 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.