Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
rutenbergiana
ID:
1081058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill. ex Vatke

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Vereins Bremen 9: 116 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080396



Common Names

  • Dichaetanthera rutenbergiana
  • Rutenberg's Dichaetanthera
  • Rutenberg's Waxflower


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Description

Dichaetanthera rutenbergiana (also called 'Rutenberg's Dichaetanthera' and 'Rutenberg's Wild-sage', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It is found in humid forests, and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. Its leaves are oblong-elliptic, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Dichaetanthera rutenbergiana is an ornamental plant that is used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is often used as a groundcover or in hanging baskets. The flowers are also used in flower arrangements. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichaetanthera rutenbergiana is white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichaetanthera rutenbergiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dichaetanthera rutenbergiana

Dichaetanthera rutenbergiana can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Species in the Dichaetanthera genus

Dichaetanthera schuilingiana, Dichaetanthera tsaratanensis, Dichaetanthera grandifolia, Dichaetanthera lutescens, Dichaetanthera altissima, Dichaetanthera heteromorpha, Dichaetanthera scabra, Dichaetanthera tsaratananensis, Dichaetanthera squamata, Dichaetanthera crassinodis, Dichaetanthera articulata, Dichaetanthera ciliata, Dichaetanthera villosissima, Dichaetanthera rutenbergiana, Dichaetanthera hirsuta, Dichaetanthera cornifrons, Dichaetanthera trichopoda, Dichaetanthera sambiranensis, Dichaetanthera decaryi, Dichaetanthera asperrima, Dichaetanthera parvifolia, Dichaetanthera brevicauda, Dichaetanthera matitanensis, Dichaetanthera bifida, Dichaetanthera cordifolia, Dichaetanthera arborea, Dichaetanthera madagascariensis, Dichaetanthera oblongifolia, Dichaetanthera lancifolia, Dichaetanthera africana, Dichaetanthera corymbosa, Dichaetanthera strigosa, Dichaetanthera verdcourtii, Dichaetanthera erici-rosenii, Dichaetanthera echinulata, Dichaetanthera rhodesiensis, Dichaetanthera rosea, Dichaetanthera amphorocalyx, Dichaetanthera bojerii, Dichaetanthera pauciflora, Dichaetanthera schatzii,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20301908: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.