Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wedd.) S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 28: 175 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116105
Common Names
- Raouliopsis pachymorpha
- Thick-leaved Raouliopsis
- Thick-leaved Raouliopsis
Synonyms
- Celaena pachymorpha Wedd. [unknown]
- Oligandra pachymorpha Wedd. [unknown]
Description
Raouliopsis pachymorpha (also called thick-leaved raouliopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and grows in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Raouliopsis pachymorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and in rock gardens. The plant is known for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in poor soils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Raouliopsis pachymorpha is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Raouliopsis pachymorpha can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay soils. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be grown in coastal areas. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require frequent pruning.
Where to Find Raouliopsis pachymorpha
Raouliopsis pachymorpha is found in the mountains of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Raouliopsis pachymorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Raouliopsis pachymorpha?
Raouliopsis pachymorpha
What is the family of Raouliopsis pachymorpha?
Asteraceae
Where is Raouliopsis pachymorpha native to?
New Zealand
Species in the Raouliopsis genus
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,