Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
bombycina
ID:
125118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Hausskn.) Rauschert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Taxon 31: 558 (1982): (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124447



Common Names

  • Bombycina
  • Bombyx
  • Bombyx-da-serra


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Synonyms

  • Postia bombycina Boiss. & Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Takhtajanianthus bombycina (Boiss. & Hausskn.) A.B.De [unknown]

Description

Rhanteriopsis bombycina (also called Rhanteriopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in humid forests. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rhanteriopsis bombycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhanteriopsis bombycina is a yellow daisy-like flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhanteriopsis bombycina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rhanteriopsis bombycina

Rhanteriopsis bombycina can be found in the western United States, from California to Colorado.

Rhanteriopsis bombycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhanteriopsis bombycina?

Rhanteriopsis bombycina

What is the common name of Rhanteriopsis bombycina?

Silky Rhanteriopsis

What is the natural habitat of Rhanteriopsis bombycina?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Stephan Rauschert (1931-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rauschert' in the authors string.
Heinrich Carl Haussknecht (1838-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hausskn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:911231-1: Based on the initial data import