Rhynchotheca spinosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
1064728
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
tro
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. Fl. Peruv. Chil. 1: 142. 1798 [late Dec 1798]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064066
Common Names
- Rhynchotheca spinosa
- Spinosa Rhynchotheca
- Spiny Rhynchotheca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhynchotheca spinosa (also called Spiny Rhynchotheca, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and produces small white flowers in the summer. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchotheca spinosa is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive yellow flowers. It is also used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Rhynchotheca spinosa flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedling is a small, green, slender stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhynchotheca spinosa is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Rhynchotheca spinosa
Rhynchotheca spinosa is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Species in the Rhynchotheca genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13900218: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.