Ristantia waterhousei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Peter G.Wilson & B.Hyland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Telopea 3: 268 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297316
Common Names
- Waterhousei Ristantia
- Waterhousei Ristantia Plant
- Waterhousei Ristantia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ristantia waterhousei (also called Waterhouse's Ristantia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in lowland and montane rainforests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ristantia waterhousei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ristantia waterhousei has yellow flowers with dark centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thick, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ristantia waterhousei is a small shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take several months. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Ristantia waterhousei
Ristantia waterhousei is native to South America
Ristantia waterhousei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ristantia waterhousei?
Ristantia waterhousei
What type of plant is Ristantia waterhousei?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Ristantia waterhousei native to?
China
Species in the Ristantia genus
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-179121: Based on the initial data import
Peter Gordon Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Bernard Hyland (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hyland' in the authors string.