Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 68: 139 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899585
Common Names
- Ryparosa wallichii
- Wallich's Ryparosa
- Wallich's Foxtail
Description
Ryparosa wallichii (also called Wallich's Ryparosa, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to tropical Africa, Australia, and Asia. It is typically found in moist areas, such as wet forests, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ryparosa wallichii is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ryparosa wallichii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Ryparosa wallichii is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings of Ryparosa wallichii are small, green, and have a single seed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ryparosa wallichii is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Ryparosa wallichii
Ryparosa wallichii can be found in open grasslands and woodlands in eastern Australia.
Ryparosa wallichii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ryparosa wallichii?
Ryparosa wallichii
What is the common name of Ryparosa wallichii?
Wallich's Ryparosa
What is the family of Ryparosa wallichii?
Rubiaceae
Species in the Ryparosa genus
Ryparosa wallichii,
Ryparosa cauliflora,
Ryparosa glauca,
Ryparosa hirsuta,
Ryparosa javanica,
Ryparosa kostermansii,
Ryparosa porcata,
Ryparosa micromera,
Ryparosa minor,
Ryparosa multinervosa,
Ryparosa calotricha,
Ryparosa acuminata,
Ryparosa baccaureoides,
Ryparosa anterides,
Ryparosa kurrangii,
Ryparosa maculata,
Ryparosa maycockii,
Ryparosa milleri,
Ryparosa fasciculata,
Ryparosa hullettii,
Ryparosa kunstleri,
Ryparosa wrayi,
Ryparosa caesia,
Ryparosa kingii,
Species in the Achariaceae family
Acharia tragodes,
Ahernia glandulosa,
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum,
Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx,
Buchnerodendron speciosum,
Caloncoba brevipes,
Caloncoba crepiniana,
Caloncoba echinata,
Caloncoba flagelliflora,
Caloncoba gilgiana,
Caloncoba glauca,
Caloncoba lophocarpa,
Caloncoba subtomentosa,
Caloncoba suffruticosa,
Caloncoba welwitschii,
Camptostylus kivuensis,
Camptostylus mannii,
Camptostylus ovalis,
Carpotroche amazonica,
Carpotroche brasiliensis,
Carpotroche criapidentata,
Carpotroche froesiana,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche integrifolia,
Carpotroche longifolia,
Carpotroche pacifica,
Carpotroche platyptera,
Carpotroche ramosii,
Carpotroche surinamensis,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche crispidentata,
Carpotroche caceresiae,
Ceratiosicyos laevis,
Chiangiodendron mexicanum,
Chlorocarpa pentaschista,
Dasylepis blackii,
Dasylepis eggelingii,
Dasylepis integra,
Dasylepis racemosa,
Dasylepis seretii,
Dasylepis thomasii,
Eleutherandra pes-cervi,
Erythrospermum acuminatissimum,
Erythrospermum ampullaceum,
Erythrospermum boivinianum,
Erythrospermum candidum,
Erythrospermum capitatum,
Erythrospermum coffeaefolium,
Erythrospermum corymbosum,
Erythrospermum crassipes,