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
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.
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 Raoulia genus
Raoulia monroi,
Raoulia buchananii,
Raoulia australis,
Raoulia hookeri,
Raoulia parkii,
Raoulia beauverdii,
Raoulia tenuicaulis,
Raoulia apice-nigra,
Raoulia planchonii,
Raoulia glabra,
Raoulia petrimia,
Raoulia cinerea,
Raoulia petriensis,
Raoulia subsericea,
Raoulia albosericea,
Raoulia haastii,
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,