Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apice-nigra
ID:
51313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
gcc

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 10: 464 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050642



Common Names

  • Raoulia apice-nigra
  • Raoulia
  • Apice-nigra


Searching for Raoulia apice-nigra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Raoulia apice-nigra (also called Black-Tip Raoulia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine and subalpine grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Raoulia apice-nigra is used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Raoulia apice-nigra is white, with a single white petal and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and a single, white flower.

Searching for Raoulia apice-nigra? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Raoulia apice-nigra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and dry, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Raoulia apice-nigra

Raoulia apice-nigra is native to New Zealand and can be found in alpine grasslands and rocky areas.

Raoulia apice-nigra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raoulia apice-nigra?

Raoulia apice-nigra

What is the natural habitat of Raoulia apice-nigra?

It is native to New Zealand.

What are the characteristics of Raoulia apice-nigra?

It is an herbaceous perennial with dark green leaves and white flowers.

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-14918: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.