Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sond. ex Bolus) Kurzweil & H.P.Linder
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 175: 215 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965820
Common Names
- Evotella rubiginosa
- Rubiginosa Yam
- Rubiginosa Potato
Description
Evotella rubiginosa (also called Rubiginosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist forests, tropical dry forests, and tropical moist shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Evotella rubiginosa is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Evotella rubiginosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Evotella rubiginosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Evotella rubiginosa
Evotella rubiginosa is native to India and can be found in the wild in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Species in the Evotella genus
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Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,