Status:
valid
Authors:
Ducke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 160 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000852333
Common Names
- Redflower Chromolucuma
- Chromolucuma Rubriflora
- Redflower Chromolucuma Tree
Description
Chromolucuma rubriflora (also called Red-flowered Chromolucuma, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Central and South America. It has large, glossy leaves and a tall, straight trunk. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and jungles.
Uses & Benefits
Chromolucuma rubriflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chromolucuma rubriflora has a small, red flower with awns that are 1-2 cm long. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chromolucuma rubriflora is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Chromolucuma rubriflora
Chromolucuma rubriflora can be found in South America.
Chromolucuma rubriflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chromolucuma rubriflora?
Chromolucuma rubriflora
What is the common name of Chromolucuma rubriflora?
Red-flowered Chromolucuma
What is the natural habitat of Chromolucuma rubriflora?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Species in the Chromolucuma genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
Afrosersalisia rwandensis,
Amorphospermum antilogum,
Argania spinosa,
Aubregrinia taiensis,
Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,