Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prancei
ID:
1133907

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.A.Rodrigues & M.F.Silva

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 1: 34 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001133245



Common Names

  • Rauia Prancei
  • Prancei Rauia
  • Rauia


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Description

Rauia prancei (also called Prance's rauia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rauia prancei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, diarrhea, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauia prancei has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauia prancei is a species of flowering plant in the citrus family, Rutaceae. It is native to South America and Central America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to a height of 5–10 m (16–33 ft). It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rauia prancei

Rauia prancei is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28101665: Based on the initial data import
William Antônio Rodrigues (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Rodrigues' in the authors string.
Marlene Freitas da Silva (1937-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.F.Silva' in the authors string.