Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
734299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Onira 7: 11 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733632



Common Names

  • Rauhia occidentalis
  • Western Rauhia
  • Peruvian Rauhia


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Description

Rauhia occidentalis (also called Western Rauhia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bromeliaceae. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rauhia occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rauhia occidentalis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are borne in clusters of up to 25. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauhia occidentalis is a fast-growing, evergreen terrestrial orchid that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, division or tissue culture.

Where to Find Rauhia occidentalis

Rauhia occidentalis is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia, where it grows in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland.

Rauhia occidentalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rauhia occidentalis?

Rauhia occidentalis

What is the common name of Rauhia occidentalis?

Western Rauhia

What is the habitat of Rauhia occidentalis?

It is found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-286870: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.