Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
congestiflora
ID:
1065562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Wiehler

Source:
tro

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 1: 146 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064900



Common Names

  • Rufodorsia congestiflora
  • Congested-flowered Rufodorsia
  • Rufodorsia


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Description

Rufodorsia congestiflora (also called 'Congested-flowered Rufodorsia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It is typically found growing in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rufodorsia congestiflora is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rufodorsia congestiflora is a white or pinkish-white, bell-shaped corolla with five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, heart-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rufodorsia congestiflora is a perennial evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Rufodorsia congestiflora

Rufodorsia congestiflora can be found in the wild in Colombia.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-14001478: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.