Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
belemnensis
ID:
465237

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stafleu) Marc.-Berti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Pittieria No. 2, 10 (1969).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464569



Common Names

  • Ruizterania Belemnensis
  • Belemnensis Ruizterania
  • Ruizterania Belemnensis


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Synonyms

  • Qualea belemnensis (Ducke) Stafleu [unknown]
  • Qualea cassiquiarensis belemnensis Ducke [unknown]

Description

Ruizterania belemnensis (also called Belemnite Ruizterania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist forests and other moist habitats. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ruizterania belemnensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruizterania belemnensis is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruizterania belemnensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ruizterania belemnensis

Ruizterania belemnensis can be found in South America.

Ruizterania belemnensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruizterania belemnensis?

Ruizterania belemnensis

What is the common name of Ruizterania belemnensis?

Belemnensis ruizterania

What is the natural habitat of Ruizterania belemnensis?

Ruizterania belemnensis is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Vochysiaceae family

Callisthene dryadum, Callisthene erythroclada, Callisthene fasciculata, Callisthene inundata, Callisthene major, Callisthene microphylla, Callisthene minor, Callisthene mollissima, Erisma arietinum, Erisma bicolor, Erisma blancoa, Erisma bracteosum, Erisma calcaratum, Erisma costatum, Erisma djalma-batistae, Erisma floribundum, Erisma fuscum, Erisma gracile, Erisma japura, Erisma lanceolatum, Erisma laurifolium, Erisma maliforme, Erisma megalophyllum, Erisma micranthum, Erisma nitidum, Erisma niveum, Erisma silvae, Erisma splendens, Erisma tessmannii, Erisma uncinatum, Erisma panamense, Erismadelphus exsul, Erismadelphus sessilis, Korupodendron songweanum, Qualea marioniae, Qualea johannabakkerae, Qualea acuminata, Qualea amapaensis, Qualea amoena, Qualea brasiliana, Qualea brevipedicellata, Qualea calantha, Qualea calophylla, Qualea clavata, Qualea coerulea, Qualea cordata, Qualea cryptantha, Qualea cyanea, Qualea cymulosa, Qualea decorticans,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2528625: Based on the initial data import
Frans Stafleu (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stafleu' in the authors string.
Luis Marcano-Berti (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.-Berti' in the authors string.