Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
arborea
ID:
399820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Hara

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 40: 327 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399152



Common Names

  • Reissantia arborea
  • Arborea Reissantia
  • Arborea False Nettle


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Synonyms

  • Hippocratea disperma Wall. [unknown]
  • Hippocratea arborea Roxb. [valid]
  • Pristimera arborea (Roxb.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Reissantia arborea (also called 'Tree Reissantia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Reissantia arborea 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 Reissantia arborea 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 Reissantia arborea: Reissantia arborea 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 Reissantia arborea

Reissantia arborea is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Reissantia arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reissantia arborea?

Reissantia arborea

What is the common name of Reissantia arborea?

Tree Reissantia

What is the growth habit of Reissantia arborea?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Kanesuke Hara (1885-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hara' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162484-1: Based on the initial data import