Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
966482

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

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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.

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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

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-83227: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Hubert Kurzweil (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurzweil' in the authors string.