Roella amplexicaule - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexicaule
ID:
1290818
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wolley-Dod
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 39: 400 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290156
Common Names
- Clasping Roella
- Roella amplexicaule
- Bellflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Roella amplexicaule (also called Amplexicaul Roella, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial, growing to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa, and is found in dry woodlands and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Roella amplexicaule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roella amplexicaule has white or pink flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Roella amplexicaule can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Roella amplexicaule
Roella amplexicaule can be found in the Caribbean and Central America.
Roella amplexicaule FAQ
What is the common name of Roella amplexicaule?
Clasping Roella
What is the natural habitat of Roella amplexicaule?
Dry bushveld, grassland, and savanna
What is the size of Roella amplexicaule?
It can reach a height of 2–4 m (6.6–13.1 ft)
Species in the Roella genus
Roella recurvata, Roella ciliata, Roella bryoides, Roella compacta, Roella arenaria, Roella amplexicaulis, Roella incurva, Roella goodiana, Roella glomerata, Roella dunantii, Roella dregeana, Roella decurrens, Roella prostrata, Roella muscosa, Roella maculata, Roella latiloba, Roella triflora, Roella squarrosa, Roella spicata, Roella secunda, Roella uncinata, Roella amplexicaule, Roella squarrosa, Roella divina,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
Anthony Hurt Wolley-Dod (1861-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wolley-Dod' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:144941-1: Based on the initial data import