Status:
valid
Authors:
Steetz
Source:
gcc
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Bot. Voy. Herald 4: 142 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000134609
Common Names
- Tuberostylis
- Rhizophorae
- Tuberostylis Rhizophorae
Description
Tuberostylis rhizophorae (also called Mangrove Tuberostylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has small white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats such as mangrove forests and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Tuberostylis rhizophorae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tuberostylis rhizophorae has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tuberostylis rhizophorae is a perennial herb native to South America. It is most commonly propagated through division or cuttings. To propagate through division, the plant should be dug up and divided into smaller clumps. Each clump should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. To propagate through cuttings, stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants. The cuttings should be about 4–6 inches long and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist but not wet, and should be monitored for signs of rooting. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Tuberostylis rhizophorae
Tuberostylis rhizophorae is native to South America and can be found in moist meadows and grasslands.
Tuberostylis rhizophorae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tuberostylis rhizophorae?
Tuberostylis rhizophorae
What type of plant is Tuberostylis rhizophorae?
Herb
Where is Tuberostylis rhizophorae native to?
South America
Species in the Tuberostylis 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,