Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
rugosa
ID:
513817

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 480 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513149



Common Names

  • Rhopalephora Rugosa
  • Rugosa Rhopalephora
  • Rhopalephora Rough


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema rugosum H.Perrier [unknown]

Description

Rhopalephora rugosa (also called Rugose rhopalephora, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and on rocky hillsides. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Rhopalephora rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhopalephora rugosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhopalephora rugosa is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Rhopalephora rugosa

Rhopalephora rugosa is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in full sun.

Rhopalephora rugosa FAQ

What type of soil does Rhopalephora rugosa prefer?

Rhopalephora rugosa prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature range for Rhopalephora rugosa?

Rhopalephora rugosa prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of light does Rhopalephora rugosa need?

Rhopalephora rugosa prefers bright, indirect sunlight.

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-261457: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.