Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Oasis Suppl. 3: 18 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513105
Common Names
- Rhomboda Kerintjiensis
- Kerintji Rhomboda
- Kerintji Star-cactus
Synonyms
- Hetaeria kerintjiensis J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Rhomboda kerintjiensis (also called Kerintji Rhomboda, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has a thick, woody stem and long, narrow, dark green leaves. It produces small, red flowers in the spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Rhomboda kerintjiensis is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. Its flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhomboda kerintjiensis has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhomboda kerintjiensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a new location.
Where to Find Rhomboda kerintjiensis
Rhomboda kerintjiensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to the Middle East.
Rhomboda kerintjiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhomboda kerintjiensis?
Rhomboda kerintjiensis
What is the common name of Rhomboda kerintjiensis?
Kerintjiensis Rhomboda
Where is Rhomboda kerintjiensis native to?
Indonesia
Species in the Rhomboda genus
Rhomboda abbreviata,
Rhomboda alticola,
Rhomboda arunachalensis,
Rhomboda atrorubens,
Rhomboda bantaengensis,
Rhomboda blackii,
Rhomboda cristata,
Rhomboda dennisii,
Rhomboda fanjingensis,
Rhomboda lanceolata,
Rhomboda longifolia,
Rhomboda minahassae,
Rhomboda moulmeinensis,
Rhomboda pauciflora,
Rhomboda petelottii,
Rhomboda polygonoides,
Rhomboda tokioi,
Rhomboda velutina,
Rhomboda wardii,
Rhomboda yakusimensis,
Rhomboda elbertii,
Rhomboda kerintjiensis,
Rhomboda pulchra,
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,