Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
muscicola
ID:
295552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 450 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294884



Common Names

  • Rangaeris muscicola
  • Muscicola Rangaeris
  • Muscicola Rangaeris


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Synonyms

  • Listrostachys engleriana Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Listrostachys floribunda Rolfe [unknown]
  • Listrostachys muscicola Rolfe [unknown]
  • Listrostachys solheidi De Wild. [unknown]
  • Mystacidium batesii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Mystacidium muscicola T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Aerangis batesii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Aerangis engleriana (Kraenzl.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Aerangis falcifolia Schltr. [unknown]
  • Aerangis floribunda (Rolfe) Summerh. [unknown]
  • Aerangis mixta Schltr. [unknown]
  • Aerangis muscicola Schltr. [unknown]
  • Aerangis solheidi Schltr. [unknown]
  • Aeranthes muscicola Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Epidorkis muscicola Kuntze [unknown]
  • Angraecum englerianum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Angraecum solheidi De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Rangaeris muscicola (also called muscicola wild coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Rubiaceae family, native to Tanzania. It has dark green, glossy leaves, white flowers and red fruits. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rangaeris muscicola is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The leaves of the plant are used to make a decoction which is used to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. The fruits of the plant are used to make a syrup which is used to treat cough and cold. The bark of the plant is used to make a paste which is used to treat wounds and cuts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rangaeris muscicola are white to pale yellow and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rangaeris muscicola is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late spring or early summer and rooted in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Rangaeris muscicola

Rangaeris muscicola is native to East Africa and can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains.

Rangaeris muscicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rangaeris muscicola?

Rangaeris muscicola

What is the common name of Rangaeris muscicola?

Muscicola Spider Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Rangaeris muscicola?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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-176689: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' in the authors string.