Ridleyandra nuangensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuangensis
ID:
1329215
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 66: 132 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341669
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ridleyandra nuangensis (also called 'Nuang 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 nuangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ridleyandra nuangensis is a white, bell-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and green with short stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ridleyandra nuangensis 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 nuangensis
Ridleyandra nuangensis is found in Malaysia.
Ridleyandra nuangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ridleyandra nuangensis?
Ridleyandra nuangensis
What is the family of Ridleyandra nuangensis?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Ridleyandra nuangensis?
Nuang Ridleyandra
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:77145382-1: Based on the initial data import