Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nodosa
ID:
1244576

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Kallunki

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 324 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243914



Common Names

  • Rauia nodosa
  • Knotted Rauia
  • Nodose Rauia


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Description

Rauia nodosa (also called Nodding Rauia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. It has yellowish-green stems, and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is native to California, and it is found in grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rauia nodosa is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of dye, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauia nodosa has white flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauia nodosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Rauia nodosa should be fertilized regularly and kept in a sunny location.

Where to Find Rauia nodosa

Rauia nodosa is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Rauia nodosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauia nodosa?

Rauia nodosa

What is the common name of Rauia nodosa?

Nodding Rauia

Where is Rauia nodosa found?

Rauia nodosa is found in tropical Africa and Madagascar

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Jacquelyn Ann Kallunki (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kallunki' in the authors string.