Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
527820

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil. & A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 10: 130 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527152



Common Names

  • Red Almeidea
  • Red-flowered Almeidea
  • Red-petalled Almeidea


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Synonyms

  • Almeidea acuminata A.St.-Hil. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Almeidea affinis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Almeidea lanceolata A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Almeidea longifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Angostura pilocarpoidia (Rusby) Albuq. [unknown]
  • Aruba acuminata Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Cusparia pilocarpoidia Rusby [unknown]

Description

Almeidea rubra (also called Red Almeidea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Amazon rainforest. It has long, thin stems with bright red flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as near streams and in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Almeidea rubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Almeidea rubra has small, red flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black nutlet. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Almeidea rubra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or greenhouse. The seedlings should be potted on when large enough to handle and planted out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Almeidea rubra

Almeidea rubra is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Almeidea rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Almeidea rubra?

Almeidea rubra

What type of plant is Almeidea rubra?

A shrub

Where is Almeidea rubra native to?

Brazil

Species in the Almeidea genus

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References