Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 25: t. 2404 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262208
Common Names
- Ramisia brasiliensis
- Brazilian Ramisia
- Brazilian Wild Coffee
Description
Ramisia brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Ramisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It grows in moist forests, thickets, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ramisia brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fevers, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ramisia brasiliensis are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ramisia brasiliensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in early spring.
Where to Find Ramisia brasiliensis
Ramisia brasiliensis can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Ramisia brasiliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ramisia brasiliensis?
Ramisia brasiliensis
What is the common name of Ramisia brasiliensis?
No common name
What is the native range of Ramisia brasiliensis?
Brazil
Species in the Ramisia genus
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,