Ritchiea wittei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wittei
ID:
399696
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Wilczek
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 20: 183 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399028
Common Names
- Ritchiea wittei
- Witte's Ritchiea
- Ritchiea Wittei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ritchiea wittei (also called Witte'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 wittei 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
The flower of Ritchiea wittei is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ritchiea wittei is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Ritchiea wittei
Ritchiea wittei can be found in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
Ritchiea wittei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ritchiea wittei?
Ritchiea wittei
What is the common name of Ritchiea wittei?
Witte's Ritchiea
What is the natural habitat of Ritchiea wittei?
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
Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148043-1: Based on the initial data import