Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
297429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huft

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 1078 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296761



Common Names

  • Richeria tomentosa
  • Woolly Richeria
  • Woolly Richeria-bush


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Description

Richeria tomentosa (also called Fuzzy-leaved Richeria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Richeria tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a hedge. It is also used to make baskets and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Richeria tomentosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Richeria tomentosa is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Richeria tomentosa

Richeria tomentosa is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and disturbed sites in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Richeria tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Richeria tomentosa?

Richeria tomentosa

What is the common name of Richeria tomentosa?

Downy Richeria

What is the natural habitat of Richeria tomentosa?

Richeria tomentosa is found in wet forests and swamps in the southeastern United States.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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