Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Karst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Columb. 2: 51 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404320
Common Names
- Ruagea Pubescens
- Pubescens Ruagea
- Ruagea Pubescens Red
Synonyms
- Guarea mollicoma Pittier [unknown]
- Guarea pubescens (H.Karst.) Pittier [illegitimate]
- Guarea ruagea C.DC. [unknown]
- Ruagea mollicoma Harms [unknown]
Description
Ruagea pubescens (also called Hairy Ruagea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has thin, cylindrical leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water or wet soil in ponds, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ruagea pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruagea pubescens has small, white flowers with a single, small, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruagea pubescens is a stem plant that is easy to propagate by cutting the stems and replanting them. It prefers medium to high light and nutrient-rich substrate. It can be grown in a variety of aquariums, from low-tech to high-tech.
Where to Find Ruagea pubescens
Ruagea pubescens is found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Ruagea pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruagea pubescens?
Ruagea pubescens
What are the ideal water parameters for Ruagea pubescens?
pH 6.0-7.5, GH 4-8, KH 1-5, temperature 22-28°C
What is the ideal lighting for Ruagea pubescens?
Moderate to high lighting
Species in the Ruagea genus
Ruagea pubescens,
Ruagea glabra,
Ruagea raimondii,
Ruagea subviridiflora,
Ruagea insignis,
Ruagea hirsuta,
Ruagea ovalis,
Ruagea tomentosa,
Ruagea membranacea,
Ruagea microphylla,
Ruagea smithii,
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae,
Aglaia agglomerata,
Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,