Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
wittrockii
ID:
1258127

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) Marc.-Berti

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 2: 17 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257465





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Description

Ruizterania wittrockii (also called Wittrock's 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 wittrockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruizterania wittrockii 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 wittrockii 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 wittrockii

Ruizterania wittrockii can be found in Peru and Bolivia.

Ruizterania wittrockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruizterania wittrockii?

Ruizterania wittrockii

What type of plant is Ruizterania wittrockii?

Tree

Where does Ruizterania wittrockii 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

Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' 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:224379-2: Based on the initial data import