Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
pseudoscaposa
ID:
1412728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.B.Sm.) Leme, S.Heller & Zizka

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 318: 70 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425193



Common Names

  • Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa
  • Pseudoscaposa Rokautskyia
  • Pseudoscaposa Plant


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Description

Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa (also called Pseudoscaposa Rokautskyia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in habitats such as montane forests. It is a perennial herb with a thick, fleshy stem and ovate leaves. The flowers are white, with a yellow throat.

Uses & Benefits

Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa is purple and has a yellow center. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil and propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa

Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa is native to Brazil.

Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa?

Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa

What type of plant is Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa?

A shrub

Where is Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa native to?

India

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Georg Zizka (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zizka' in the authors string.
Sascha Heller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Heller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176560-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].