Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bintangensis
ID:
1329214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kiew

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66: 125 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341668





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Description

Ridleyandra bintangensis (also called 'Bintang Ridleyandra', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a short stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals. It grows in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ridleyandra bintangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a border plant, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ridleyandra bintangensis is a yellow, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ridleyandra bintangensis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Ridleyandra bintangensis

Ridleyandra bintangensis is found in Malaysia.

Ridleyandra bintangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ridleyandra bintangensis?

Ridleyandra bintangensis

What is the family of Ridleyandra bintangensis?

Gesneriaceae

What is the common name of Ridleyandra bintangensis?

Bintang Ridleyandra

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

Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.