Weberbauera retropila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retropila
ID:
1247037
Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 71: 234 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246375
Common Names
- Weberbauera retropila
- Retropila Weberbauera
- Weberbauera Retropila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Weberbauera retropila (also called 'Retropilous Weberbauera', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has oval leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in scrub and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Weberbauera retropila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Weberbauera retropila has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Weberbauera retropila is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South America and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Weberbauera retropila
Weberbauera retropila is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Weberbauera retropila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Weberbauera retropila?
Weberbauera retropila
What is the common name of Weberbauera retropila?
Retropilous Weberbauera
Where is Weberbauera retropila native to?
South America
Species in the Weberbauera genus
Weberbauera stenophylla, Weberbauera chillanensis, Weberbauera colchaguensis, Weberbauera arequipa, Weberbauera mendocina, Weberbauera spathulifolia, Weberbauera bracteata, Weberbauera trichocarpa, Weberbauera minutipila, Weberbauera smithii, Weberbauera herzogii, Weberbauera perforata, Weberbauera densifolia, Weberbauera imbricatifolia, Weberbauera cymosa, Weberbauera retropila, Weberbauera lagunae, Weberbauera suffruticosa, Weberbauera dillonii, Weberbauera peruviana, Weberbauera scabrifolia, Weberbauera violacea, Weberbauera rosulans, Weberbauera ayacuchoensis,
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-50136640: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.