Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
916634

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. Prodr. : 78, t. 14 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915969

Common Names

  • Abatia rugosa
  • Abatia
  • Rugosa

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Description

Abatia rugosa (also called Rugose Abatia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests and in rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Abatia rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Abatia rugosa are small, yellow-green and monoecious. The seed is a small, dark brown cone with a diameter of about 5 mm. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abatia rugosa is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils, and is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Abatia rugosa

Abatia rugosa can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4609426: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.