Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
rufescens
ID:
1280564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 50: 45 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279902



Common Names

  • Graffenrieda rufescens
  • Rufescent Graffenrieda
  • Rufescent Tree


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Description

Graffenrieda rufescens (also called Graffenrieda rufescens, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Graffenrieda rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Graffenrieda rufescens has white flowers with yellow centers, small, round, black seeds, and seedlings with small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Graffenrieda rufescens is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is best grown in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Graffenrieda rufescens

Graffenrieda rufescens can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Graffenrieda rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Graffenrieda rufescens?

Graffenrieda rufescens

What is the natural habitat of Graffenrieda rufescens?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the flower color of Graffenrieda rufescens?

White or yellowish

Species in the Graffenrieda genus

Graffenrieda glandulosa, Graffenrieda comostegioides, Graffenrieda gracilis, Graffenrieda obliqua, Graffenrieda anomala, Graffenrieda caryophyllea, Graffenrieda emarginata, Graffenrieda fantastica, Graffenrieda foliosa, Graffenrieda intermedia, Graffenrieda laurina, Graffenrieda limbata, Graffenrieda miconioides, Graffenrieda moritziana, Graffenrieda patens, Graffenrieda rupestris, Graffenrieda sessilifolia, Graffenrieda weddellii, Graffenrieda cinna, Graffenrieda trichanthera, Graffenrieda bella, Graffenrieda galeottii, Graffenrieda micrantha, Graffenrieda grandifolia, Graffenrieda gentlei, Graffenrieda rotundifolia, Graffenrieda cucullata, Graffenrieda uribei, Graffenrieda calyptrelloides, Graffenrieda robusta, Graffenrieda tristis, Graffenrieda fruticosa, Graffenrieda rufa, Graffenrieda steyermarkii, Graffenrieda versicolor, Graffenrieda hitchcockii, Graffenrieda polymera, Graffenrieda latifolia, Graffenrieda phoenicea, Graffenrieda harlingii, Graffenrieda colombiana, Graffenrieda scandens, Graffenrieda santamartensis, Graffenrieda irwinii, Graffenrieda caudata, Graffenrieda moaensis, Graffenrieda tamana, Graffenrieda reticulata, Graffenrieda kralii, Graffenrieda jauana,

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112966-2: Based on the initial data import