Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
tro
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 625 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078345
Common Names
- Ruyschia pavonii
- Pavon's Ruyschia
- Pavon's False Spleenwort
Description
Ruyschia pavonii (also called 'Pavon's Ruyschia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae. It is a woody vine with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in tropical forests and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Ruyschia pavonii is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruyschia pavonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are usually green in color with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruyschia pavonii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Ruyschia pavonii
Ruyschia pavonii is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in moist mountain forests, usually at elevations of 600-2000 m.
Species in the Ruyschia genus
Ruyschia tremadena,
Ruyschia viridiflora,
Ruyschia phylladenia,
Ruyschia enervia,
Ruyschia pavonii,
Ruyschia pilophora,
Ruyschia valerioi,
Ruyschia clusiifolia,
Ruyschia andina,
Ruyschia moralesii,
Species in the Marcgraviaceae family
Marcgravia hartii,
Marcgravia elegans,
Marcgravia fosbergiana,
Marcgravia eichleriana,
Marcgravia evenia,
Marcgravia domingensis,
Marcgravia coriacea,
Marcgravia caudata,
Marcgravia brachysepala,
Marcgravia sororopaniana,
Marcgravia tobagensis,
Marcgravia stonei,
Marcgravia serrae,
Marcgravia schippii,
Marcgravia rubra,
Marcgravia roonii,
Marcgravia rectiflora,
Marcgravia purpurea,
Marcgravia sprucei,
Marcgravia trianae,
Marcgravia maguirei,
Marcgravia punctifolia,
Marcgravia nubicola,
Marcgravia nepenthoides,
Marcgravia brownei,
Marcgravia mexicana,
Marcgravia pedunculosa,
Marcgravia patellulifera,
Marcgravia oligandra,
Marcgravia crassicostata,
Marcgravia crenata,
Marcgravia dasyantha,
Marcgravia macroscypha,
Marcgravia myriostigma,
Marcgravia neurophylla,
Marcgravia oblongifolia,
Marcgravia salicifolia,
Marcgravia stenonectaria,
Marcgravia subcaudata,
Marcgravia weberbaueri,
Marcgravia sintenisii,
Marcgravia atropunctata,
Marcgravia nervosa,
Marcgravia pittieri,
Marcgravia polyantha,
Marcgravia longifolia,
Marcgravia trinitatis,
Marcgravia flagellaris,
Marcgravia williamsii,
Marcgravia gentlei,