Ruagea hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 428 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083613
Common Names
- Ruagea hirsuta
- Hairy Ruagea
- Hairy Wood-sorrel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruagea hirsuta (also called Hairy Ruagea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub, native to tropical America and the Caribbean. It grows in humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m. It has a rough, brown bark and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and glossy green.
Uses & Benefits
Ruagea hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruagea hirsuta has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruagea hirsuta is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 8 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Ruagea hirsuta
Ruagea hirsuta can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Uganda.
Species in the Ruagea genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20400617: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.