Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tremadena
ID:
405038

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ernst) Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 6: 47 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404370



Common Names

  • Ruyschia tremadena
  • Tremaden's Ruyschia
  • Tremaden's Rush


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Synonyms

  • Ruyschia zuluetana Philipson [unknown]
  • Vargasia tremadena Ernst [unknown]
  • Caracasia tremadena (Ernst) Szyszył. [unknown]

Description

Ruyschia tremadena (also called Trema Ruyschia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a spreading growth habit, with small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in whorls. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils, such as rainforests and mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruyschia tremadena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruyschia tremadena has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruyschia tremadena is a slow-growing shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers medium to high light and soft to medium hard water. It can be propagated by taking cuttings and planting them in the substrate. It can also be propagated by planting the cuttings in a separate container with nutrient-rich substrate.

Where to Find Ruyschia tremadena

Ruyschia tremadena is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Ruyschia tremadena FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Ruyschia tremadena?

Ruyschia tremadena is typically found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What type of soil does Ruyschia tremadena prefer?

Ruyschia tremadena prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil with plenty of organic matter.

What is the best way to propagate Ruyschia tremadena?

Ruyschia tremadena can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Species in the Marcgraviaceae family

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2425384: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Ernst (1832-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ernst' in the authors string.
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.