Richardia stellaris
Also known as: Richardia astroites (K.Schum.) Kuntze +5 more
- Richardia astroites (K.Schum.) Kuntze
- Richardia pedicellata var. micrantha Kuntze
- Richardsonia astroites K.Schum.
- Richardsonia stellaris Cham. & Schltdl.
- Richardsonia stellaris f. linearifolia Chodat & Hassl.
- Richardsonia stellaris f. robusta Chodat & Hassl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Richardia stellaris is a herbaceous perennial within the Rubiaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
New South Wales, Norfolk Is., Queensland