Status:
valid
Authors:
Kiew
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Malayan Nat. J. 63: 664 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332584
Common Names
- Ridleyandra padangensis
- Padangensis Ridleyandra
- Padangen Ridleyandra
Description
Ridleyandra padangensis (also called Padang Ridleyandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to Malaysia and grows in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ridleyandra padangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ridleyandra padangensis has white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ridleyandra padangensis is a perennial shrub native to Indonesia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in pots or in the ground. It blooms in the summer with white or pink flowers.
Where to Find Ridleyandra padangensis
Ridleyandra padangensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Spain and Portugal.
Ridleyandra padangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ridleyandra padangensis?
Ridleyandra padangensis
What is the natural habitat of Ridleyandra padangensis?
It is native to Indonesia, where it grows in moist, shady areas.
What are the characteristics of Ridleyandra padangensis?
Ridleyandra padangensis is a perennial shrub with small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
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,