Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramuana
ID:
810668
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kraenzl.) D.L.Jones & M.A.Clem.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Res. 5: 12 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810002
Common Names
- Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana
- Rhinerrhizopsis
- Ramuana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana (also called 'Ramuana Rhinerrhizopsis', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 3 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in open or semi-shaded areas. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate some drought.
Uses & Benefits
Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used for its ornamental value in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana is an epiphytic bromeliad that is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru. It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has long, narrow, green leaves. The plant produces bright yellow flowers in summer. It is best grown in partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana
Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana is native to Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana?
Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana
What type of plant is Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana?
It is a shrub
Where is Rhinerrhizopsis ramuana native to?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Rhinerrhizopsis 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-348221: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.
David Lloyd Jones (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Jones' in the authors string.
Mark Alwin Clements (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Clem.' in the authors string.