Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltdl.) B.L.Burtt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 24: 168 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405081
Common Names
- Rhynchoglossum azureum
- Azureum Rhynchoglossum
- Rhynchoglossum
Synonyms
- Klugia azurea Schltdl. [unknown]
- Glossanthus grandiflorus Benth. [unknown]
- Glossanthus mexicanus R.Br. [unknown]
- Klugia violacea Fritsch [unknown]
- Klugia grandiflora Fritsch [unknown]
- Klugia azurea costaricencis Fritsch [unknown]
- Rhynchoglossum grandiflorum (Fritsch) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
- Rhynchoglossum violaceum (Fritsch) B.L.Burtt [unknown]
Description
Rhynchoglossum azureum (also called Azure Rhynchoglossum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and small white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in dry forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchoglossum azureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchoglossum azureum has yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchoglossum azureum is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rhynchoglossum azureum
Rhynchoglossum azureum is found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Rhynchoglossum azureum FAQ
What is the optimal soil pH for Rhynchoglossum azureum?
Rhynchoglossum azureum prefers a slightly acidic soil, with a pH between 5.0 and 6.5.
What is the optimal temperature for Rhynchoglossum azureum?
Rhynchoglossum azureum prefers temperatures between 10-20°C.
What is the optimal light requirement for Rhynchoglossum azureum?
Rhynchoglossum azureum prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight.
Species in the Rhynchoglossum genus
Rhynchoglossum spumosum,
Rhynchoglossum ampliatum,
Rhynchoglossum azureum,
Rhynchoglossum obliquum,
Rhynchoglossum gardneri,
Rhynchoglossum klugioides,
Rhynchoglossum lazulinum,
Rhynchoglossum borneense,
Rhynchoglossum notonianum,
Rhynchoglossum omeiense,
Rhynchoglossum capsulare,
Rhynchoglossum mirabilis,
Rhynchoglossum saccatum,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,