Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
119653

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krasch.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Inst. Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R., Ser. 1, Fl. Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 3: 344 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118982



Common Names

  • Vicoa
  • Vicoa Rupicola
  • Rupicola


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Synonyms

  • Pentanema rupicola (Krasch.) Gorschk. [unknown]

Description

Vicoa rupicola (also called Rock vicoa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in rocky slopes, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Vicoa rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vicoa rupicola is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a white-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vicoa rupicola is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Seeds can also be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Vicoa rupicola

Vicoa rupicola is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in the mountainous areas of the islands.

Vicoa rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vicoa rupicola?

Vicoa rupicola

What is the natural habitat of Vicoa rupicola?

Rocky hillsides and cliffs

What are the common uses of Vicoa rupicola?

Ornamental, timber, and medicinal

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