Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
nitida
ID:
1258125

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stafleu) Marc.-Berti

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 2: 12 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257463





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Description

Ruizterania nitida (also called Shiny ruizterania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruizterania nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruizterania nitida has small, yellow-green flowers, with its seed being a small, brown capsule. Its seedlings have two to three frond-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruizterania nitida can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a moist environment with moderate to high light. It should be fertilized regularly with liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Ruizterania nitida

Ruizterania nitida can be found in Peru and Bolivia.

Ruizterania nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruizterania nitida?

Ruizterania nitida

What type of plant is Ruizterania nitida?

Tree

Where does Ruizterania nitida grow?

South America

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224369-2: Based on the initial data import