Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
rhodea
ID:
638990

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Schult. ex Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 18: 214 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638322



Common Names

  • Asplundia rhodea
  • Rhodea Wattle
  • Rhodea Silver Wattle


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Description

Asplundia rhodea (also called Rhodea Asplundia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, rocky soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Asplundia rhodea is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asplundia rhodea has white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asplundia rhodea is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers warm, humid conditions and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Asplundia rhodea

Asplundia rhodea is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Asplundia rhodea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asplundia rhodea?

Asplundia rhodea

What are the common names of Asplundia rhodea?

Rhodea Palm, Red Palm

What is the natural habitat of Asplundia rhodea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Asplundia genus

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-275770: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.