Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
rutenbergiana
ID:
1081129

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill. ex Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 7: 522 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080467



Common Names

  • Gravesia Rutenbergiana
  • Rutenbergiana Gravesia
  • Gravesia Rutenbergiana


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Description

Gravesia rutenbergiana (also called Rutenberg's Gravesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a rosette of leaves and produces white daisy-like flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Gravesia rutenbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gravesia rutenbergiana sub. onivensis (Jum. & H.Perrier) H.Perrier
Gravesia rutenbergiana sub. rutenbergiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gravesia rutenbergiana is white or pinkish, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gravesia rutenbergiana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Gravesia rutenbergiana

Gravesia rutenbergiana is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Gravesia genus

Gravesia lebrunii, Gravesia torrentium, Gravesia decaryana, Gravesia medinilloides, Gravesia biauriculata, Gravesia viscosa, Gravesia macropoda, Gravesia rubripes, Gravesia distantinervia, Gravesia violacea, Gravesia capitata, Gravesia torrentum, Gravesia mirabilis, Gravesia albinervia, Gravesia retracticauda, Gravesia longifolia, Gravesia crassicauda, Gravesia rostrata, Gravesia erecta, Gravesia macrosepala, Gravesia extenta, Gravesia fulva, Gravesia calliantha, Gravesia ecalcarata, Gravesia pedunculata, Gravesia lamiana, Gravesia primuloides, Gravesia longipes, Gravesia heterophylla, Gravesia ambrensis, Gravesia angustifolia, Gravesia porphyrovalvis, Gravesia baronii, Gravesia mangorensis, Gravesia macrantha, Gravesia reticulata, Gravesia jumellei, Gravesia submalvacea, Gravesia glandulosa, Gravesia pustulosa, Gravesia velutina, Gravesia bertolonioides, Gravesia humblotii, Gravesia sambiranensis, Gravesia masoalensis, Gravesia pusilla, Gravesia setifera, Gravesia tanalensis, Gravesia succosa, Gravesia rutenbergiana,

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-20301994: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.