Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
discolor
ID:
298009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Seidenf. & Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 67: 119 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297341



Common Names

  • Robiquetia dentifera
  • Robiquetia discolor
  • Robiquetia flexa


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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium discolor Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Schoenorchis mindanaensis Ames [unknown]

Description

Robiquetia discolor (also called 'Variable Coralberry', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall, with white flowers and bright red fruits. It is native to South-East Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Robiquetia discolor has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Robiquetia discolor has white to pinkish flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds of Robiquetia discolor are small and black. Seedlings: Robiquetia discolor seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robiquetia discolor can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize once a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Robiquetia discolor

Robiquetia discolor is native to Southeast Asia

Robiquetia discolor FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Robiquetia discolor?

The optimal soil pH for Robiquetia discolor is 6.0-7.0.

What is the optimal light exposure for Robiquetia discolor?

The optimal light exposure for Robiquetia discolor is partial shade.

What is the optimal temperature range for Robiquetia discolor?

The optimal temperature range for Robiquetia discolor is 10-25°C.

Species in the Robiquetia genus

Robiquetia amboinensis, Robiquetia anceps, Robiquetia angustifolia, Robiquetia ascendens, Robiquetia bertholdii, Robiquetia bicruris, Robiquetia brevifolia, Robiquetia camptocentrum, Robiquetia cerina, Robiquetia compressa, Robiquetia crassa, Robiquetia crockerensis, Robiquetia dentifera, Robiquetia discolor, Robiquetia flexa, Robiquetia gracilis, Robiquetia gracilistipes, Robiquetia hamata, Robiquetia hansenii, Robiquetia josephiana, Robiquetia kusaiensis, Robiquetia longipedunculata, Robiquetia lutea, Robiquetia minahassae, Robiquetia pachyphylla, Robiquetia palawensis, Robiquetia pantherina, Robiquetia pinosukensis, Robiquetia rosea, Robiquetia spathulata, Robiquetia succisa, Robiquetia transversisaccata, Robiquetia trukensis, Robiquetia vanoverberghii, Robiquetia viridirosea, Robiquetia wassellii, Robiquetia woodfordii, Robiquetia vaupelii, Robiquetia brassii, Robiquetia tongaensis, Robiquetia adelineana, Robiquetia millariae, Robiquetia virescens, Robiquetia enigma, Robiquetia tomaniensis, Robiquetia aberrans, Robiquetia andamanica, Robiquetia arunachalensis, Robiquetia batakensis, Robiquetia bifidus,

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-179152: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.