Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
299638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Ic. Orch. Bras. : 220 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298970



Common Names

  • Rudolfiella Aurantiaca
  • Orange Ruellia
  • Orange Wild Petunia


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Synonyms

  • Lindleyella aurantiaca Schltr. [unknown]
  • Schlechterella aurantiaca (Lindl.) Hoehne [unknown]
  • Bifrenaria aurantiaca Lindl. [unknown]

Description

Rudolfiella aurantiaca (also called Orange Rudolfiella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 8 m tall and has a dense, round crown. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-lanceolate. It grows in wet forests, from sea level up to 1,500 m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Rudolfiella aurantiaca is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rudolfiella aurantiaca has small, orange, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rudolfiella aurantiaca is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray. Prune to shape as needed.

Where to Find Rudolfiella aurantiaca

Rudolfiella aurantiaca is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Rudolfiella aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rudolfiella aurantiaca?

Rudolfiella aurantiaca

What is the common name of Rudolfiella aurantiaca?

Orange Rudolfiella

What is the natural habitat of Rudolfiella aurantiaca?

Tropical rainforests

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-180730: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.