Rzedowskia tolantonguensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tolantonguensis
ID:
399830
Status:
valid
Authors:
Medrano
Source:
ksu
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. México 41: 41 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399162
Common Names
- Rzedowskia tolantonguensis
- Tolantonguensis Rzedowskia
- Tolantonguensis False Nettle
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rzedowskia tolantonguensis (also called 'Tolantongo Rzedowskia', 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
Rzedowskia tolantonguensis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rzedowskia tolantonguensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rzedowskia tolantonguensis 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 Rzedowskia tolantonguensis
Rzedowskia tolantonguensis is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Rzedowskia tolantonguensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rzedowskia tolantonguensis?
Rzedowskia tolantonguensis
What is the common name of Rzedowskia tolantonguensis?
Tolantonguensis Rzedowskia
Where does Rzedowskia tolantonguensis grow?
It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala
Species in the Rzedowskia 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
Francisco González Medrano (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medrano' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224793-2: Based on the initial data import