Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
maritimum
ID:
399844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolus) R.H.Archer

Source:
ksu

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 63: 119 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399176



Common Names

  • Robsonodendron maritimum
  • Maritimum Robsonodendron
  • Maritimum False Nettle


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Description

Robsonodendron maritimum (also called 'Sea-side Robsonodendron', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan, and in western China. It is found in forests, scrub, and along streams, at altitudes of 1500-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Robsonodendron maritimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Robsonodendron maritimum flower is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robsonodendron maritimum 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 Robsonodendron maritimum

Robsonodendron maritimum can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Robsonodendron maritimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Robsonodendron maritimum?

Robsonodendron maritimum

What is the common name of Robsonodendron maritimum?

Maritimum Robsonodendron

Where does Robsonodendron maritimum grow?

It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala

Species in the Robsonodendron genus

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

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Robert H. Archer (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Archer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:996832-1: Based on the initial data import