Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hallii
ID:
193242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rydb.) J.W.Grimes

Source:
ildis

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.61: 56 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000192571



Common Names

  • Rupertia Hallii
  • Hall's Rupertia
  • Hall's Rattlepod


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Synonyms

  • Psoralea hallii (Rydb.) Jeps. [valid]
  • Hoita hallii Rydb. [valid]

Description

Rupertia hallii (also called Hall's Rupertia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to California and Oregon. It has an upright, spreading form and its leaves are alternate, obovate, and dark green. It is found in dry, rocky, open areas, often in chaparral or oak woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Rupertia hallii is used as a source of firewood, timber, and fodder. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and as a source of tannin for leather tanning.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rupertia hallii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rupertia hallii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Rupertia hallii

Rupertia hallii can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon.

Rupertia hallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rupertia hallii?

Rupertia hallii

What is the common name of Rupertia hallii?

Hall's rupertia

What is the natural habitat of Rupertia hallii?

Dry prairies, open woods, and roadsides

Species in the Rupertia genus

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
James Walter Grimes (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Grimes' in the authors string.