Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
scaberrima
ID:
513828

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 480 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513160



Common Names

  • Rhopalephora Scaberrima
  • Scaberrima Rhopalephora
  • Rhopalephora Scaberrima


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema protensum Thwaites [unknown]
  • Aneilema scaberrimum Kunth [unknown]
  • Aneilema scaberrimum fruticosum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Commelina protensa Steud. [unknown]
  • Commelina scaberrima Blume [unknown]
  • Dictyospermum protensum Wight [unknown]
  • Dictyospermum scaberrimum (Blume) J.K.Morton ex Panigrahi [unknown]
  • Floscopa bambusifolia H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Lamprodithyros protensus Hassk. [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema scaberrimum (Blume) Raizada [unknown]
  • Piletocarpus protensus Hassk. [unknown]
  • Piletocarpus protensus angustifolius Hassk. [unknown]
  • Piletocarpus protensus intermedius Hassk. [unknown]
  • Piletocarpus protensus latifolius Hassk. [unknown]
  • Pollia bambusifolia H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Rhopalephora scaberrima fruticosa (Hook.f.) S.L.Vrinda & Panikkar [unknown]
  • Tradescantia scaberrima Hassk. [unknown]
  • Dictyospermum scaberrimum J.K.Morton [unknown]
  • Dictyospermum scaberrimum (Blume) J.K.Morton ex H.Hara [illegitimate]

Description

Rhopalephora scaberrima (also called Rough Plume, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Pacific Islands, and typically grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhopalephora scaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhopalephora scaberrima 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 scaberrima 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 scaberrima

Rhopalephora scaberrima can be found in the Fiji Islands.

Rhopalephora scaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhopalephora scaberrima?

Rhopalephora scaberrima

What is the common name of Rhopalephora scaberrima?

Scaberrima

What is the natural habitat of Rhopalephora scaberrima?

Dry, rocky slopes and ridges

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-261458: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.