Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
74683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Nord.) B.Nord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36(2): 709 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074012



Common Names

  • Rupicola Bethencourtia
  • Bethencourtia Rupicola
  • Rupicola Bethencourtia


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Description

Bethencourtia rupicola (also called Rock Bethencourtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, yellow flowers and a hairy stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bethencourtia rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bethencourtia rupicola has small, white flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bethencourtia rupicola is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and root them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bethencourtia rupicola

Bethencourtia rupicola is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the islands of Tenerife and La Palma.

Bethencourtia rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bethencourtia rupicola?

Bethencourtia rupicola

What is the common name of Bethencourtia rupicola?

Rocky Bethencourtia

What is the growth habit of Bethencourtia rupicola?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-30751: Based on the initial data import
Bertil Nordenstam (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Nord.' in the authors string.