Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
rusbyi
ID:
1280076

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Al-Shehbaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 44: 355 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279414



Common Names

  • Rusby's Polypodium
  • Polypodium rusbyi
  • Polypodium rusbyi


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Description

Polypsecadium rusbyi (also called 'Rusby's Polypsecadium', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 3 feet and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Polypsecadium rusbyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Polypsecadium rusbyi has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polypsecadium rusbyi is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Polypsecadium rusbyi

Polypsecadium rusbyi is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia.

Polypsecadium rusbyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polypsecadium rusbyi?

Polypsecadium rusbyi

What is the common name of Polypsecadium rusbyi?

Rusby's Polypsecadium

What is the natural habitat of Polypsecadium rusbyi?

It is native to Argentina, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50303917: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.