Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Schltr.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1914
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 12 (1914)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297354
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Robiquetia longipedunculata
 - Robiquetia lutea
 - Robiquetia minahassae
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                    
                        Synonyms
                        - Saccolabium luteum Volk [unknown]
 
                     
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Robiquetia lutea (also called 'Yellow 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 lutea is 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 lutea has white to pinkish flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds of Robiquetia lutea are small and black. Seedlings: Robiquetia lutea seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Robiquetia lutea is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Philippines. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Robiquetia lutea
                        
                            Robiquetia lutea is native to Southeast Asia                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Robiquetia lutea FAQ
                        
                            What is the optimal soil pH for Robiquetia lutea?
The optimal soil pH for Robiquetia lutea is 6.0-7.0.
What is the optimal light exposure for Robiquetia lutea?
The optimal light exposure for Robiquetia lutea is partial shade.
What is the optimal temperature range for Robiquetia lutea?
The optimal temperature range for Robiquetia lutea 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,