Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
1285533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm. ex Struwe, S.Nilsson & V.A.Albert) Struwe, S.Nilsson & V.A.Albert

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 13: 39 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001284871

Common Names

  • Roraimaea coccinea
  • Scarlet Roraimaea
  • Scarlet-flowered Roraimaea

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Description

Roraimaea coccinea (also called Scarlet Roraima, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has red flowers and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Roraimaea coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for fuel and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roraimaea coccinea has small, yellow flowers with red centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roraimaea coccinea is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by seed sowing in spring or summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Roraimaea coccinea

Roraimaea coccinea is native to South America. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Roraimaea coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roraimaea coccinea?

Roraimaea coccinea

What is the common name of Roraimaea coccinea?

Scarlet Roraimaea

What is the natural habitat of Roraimaea coccinea?

It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas

Species in the Roraimaea genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Victor Anthony Albert (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Albert' in the authors string.
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
Siwert Nilsson (1933-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Nilsson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77096427-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.