Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stereocalyx
ID:
402842
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rech.f.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 89: 240 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402174
Common Names
- Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx
- Stereocalyx Wild Petunia
- Stereocalyx Ruellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx (also called 'Stereocaulon', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, small, black, shiny seeds, and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.
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Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx
Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx?
Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx
What is the common name of Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx?
Stereocalyx Rhopalosciadium
What type of plant is Rhopalosciadium stereocalyx?
Herb
Species in the Rhopalosciadium genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,
References
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:847763-1: Based on the initial data import