Rustia kosnipatana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Will & C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 504 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920508
Common Names
- Rustia kosnipatana
- Kosnipatana Rustia
- Rustia Kosnipatana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rustia kosnipatana (also called Kosnipata Rustia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America, typically found in open woodlands and scrublands. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers in late summer.
Uses & Benefits
Rustia kosnipatana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rustia kosnipatana are small, white, and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rustia kosnipatana is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rustia kosnipatana
Rustia kosnipatana is endemic to the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in Colombia.
Species in the Rustia genus
Rustia alba, Rustia angustifolia, Rustia bilsana, Rustia costaricensis, Rustia dressleri, Rustia formosa, Rustia gracilis, Rustia haitiensis, Rustia occidentalis, Rustia rubra, Rustia schunkeana, Rustia simpsonii, Rustia thibaudioides, Rustia venezuelensis, Rustia viridiflora, Rustia condamineoides, Rustia kosnipatana,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-465972: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Sabine Will: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Will' in the authors string.