Status:
valid
Authors:
Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 229 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294889
Common Names
- Rangaeris trilobata
- Trilobata Rangaeris
- Trilobate Rangaeris
Synonyms
- Solenangis trilobata (Summerh.) R.Rice [unknown]
Description
Rangaeris trilobata (also called trilobed 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 trilobata 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
Rangaeris trilobata has white flowers with a yellow center, small black seeds and small seedlings with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rangaeris trilobata 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 trilobata
Rangaeris trilobata is native to East Africa and can be found in the Eastern Arc Mountains.
Rangaeris trilobata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rangaeris trilobata?
Rangaeris trilobata
What is the common name of Rangaeris trilobata?
Three-lobed Spider Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Rangaeris trilobata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Rangaeris 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,