Ridleyandra chuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chuana
ID:
1323763
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 25: 16 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336217
Common Names
- Ridleyandra chuana
- Chuana Ridleyandra
- Chuana Ridleyandra Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ridleyandra chuana (also called Chuan Ridleyandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Malaysia and grows in forests, thickets, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ridleyandra chuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ridleyandra chuana has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ridleyandra chuana is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It should be grown in a location that receives partial sun to full shade. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Ridleyandra chuana
Ridleyandra chuana is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Ridleyandra chuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ridleyandra chuana?
Ridleyandra chuana
What is the family of Ridleyandra chuana?
Gesneriaceae
Where is Ridleyandra chuana found?
Malaysia
Species in the Ridleyandra genus
Ridleyandra corneri, Ridleyandra atrocyanea, Ridleyandra atropurpurea, Ridleyandra flammea, Ridleyandra ornata, Ridleyandra latisepala, Ridleyandra longisepala, Ridleyandra synaptica, Ridleyandra natunae, Ridleyandra petiolata, Ridleyandra porphyrantha, Ridleyandra quercifolia, Ridleyandra rufa, Ridleyandra serratifolia, Ridleyandra morganii, Ridleyandra castaneifolia, Ridleyandra tenella, Ridleyandra stellata, Ridleyandra violacea, Ridleyandra wrayi, Ridleyandra glabrescens, Ridleyandra kerrii, Ridleyandra kiewii, Ridleyandra kelantanensis, Ridleyandra merohmerea, Ridleyandra padangensis, Ridleyandra iminii, Ridleyandra chuana, Ridleyandra bintangensis, Ridleyandra nuangensis,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77129808-1: Based on the initial data import