Rhynchanthera hassleriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hassleriana
ID:
1279161
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 76: 147 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278499
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhynchanthera hassleriana (also called 'Hassler's Rhynchanthera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchanthera hassleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhynchanthera hassleriana has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, round seed capsules. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhynchanthera hassleriana is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Rhynchanthera hassleriana
Rhynchanthera hassleriana can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Rhynchanthera hassleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchanthera hassleriana?
Rhynchanthera hassleriana
What is the common name of Rhynchanthera hassleriana?
Hassler's Rhynchanthera
What is the habitat of Rhynchanthera hassleriana?
It is found in dry woods, thickets, and clearings
Species in the Rhynchanthera genus
Rhynchanthera grandiflora, Rhynchanthera serrulata, Rhynchanthera acuminata, Rhynchanthera bracteata, Rhynchanthera cordata, Rhynchanthera latifolia, Rhynchanthera mexicana, Rhynchanthera novemnervia, Rhynchanthera ternata, Rhynchanthera rosea, Rhynchanthera paludicola, Rhynchanthera dichotoma, Rhynchanthera verbenoides, Rhynchanthera gardneri, Rhynchanthera hispida, Rhynchanthera ursina, Rhynchanthera brachyrhyncha, Rhynchanthera apurensis, Rhynchanthera hassleriana, Rhynchanthera cordifolia, Rhynchanthera stricta, Rhynchanthera mollis, Rhynchanthera goyazensis, Rhynchanthera imbricata, Rhynchanthera linearifolia, Rhynchanthera montana,
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-50298221: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.