Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
1084439

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 80 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083777



Common Names

  • Ruagea tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Ruagea
  • Tomentosa Ruagea Tree


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Uses & Benefits

Ruagea tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruagea tomentosa has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruagea tomentosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ruagea tomentosa

Ruagea tomentosa is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Meliaceae family

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