Rhytidophyllum acunae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acunae
ID:
405762
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.V.Morton
Source:
ksu
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 9: 23 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405094
Common Names
- Rhytidophyllum acunae
- Acuna's Wrinkleleaf
- Wrinkleleaf
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhytidophyllum acunae (also called Acuna's kauri, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is native to New Caledonia. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 m in diameter. It is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhytidophyllum acunae 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
Rhytidophyllum acunae has yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Rhytidophyllum acunae 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 Rhytidophyllum acunae
Rhytidophyllum acunae is native to the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Rhytidophyllum acunae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhytidophyllum acunae?
Rhytidophyllum acunae
What is the common name of Rhytidophyllum acunae?
Acuna's Leatherleaf
What type of plant is Rhytidophyllum acunae?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Rhytidophyllum genus
Rhytidophyllum lanatum, Rhytidophyllum rhodocalyx, Rhytidophyllum minus, Rhytidophyllum mogoticola, Rhytidophyllum petiolare, Rhytidophyllum bicolor, Rhytidophyllum acunae, Rhytidophyllum asperum, Rhytidophyllum caribaeum, Rhytidophyllum coccineum, Rhytidophyllum crenulatum, Rhytidophyllum exsertum, Rhytidophyllum onacaense, Rhytidophyllum cumanense, Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum, Rhytidophyllum daisyanum, Rhytidophyllum berteroanum, Rhytidophyllum tomentosum, Rhytidophyllum auriculatum, Rhytidophyllum earlei, Rhytidophyllum grande, Rhytidophyllum leucomallon, Rhytidophyllum lomense, Rhytidophyllum rupincola, Rhytidophyllum vernicosum, Rhytidophyllum viscidum,
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,
References
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220759-2: Based on the initial data import