Napeanthus rupicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
1278422
Status:
valid
Authors:
Feuillet & L.E.Skog
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 360 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277760
Common Names
- Napeanthus rupicola
- Rupicolous Napeanthus
- Rupicolous Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Napeanthus rupicola (also called Rupicolous Napeanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It is a low-growing plant with white to pink flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It typically grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands, meadows, and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Napeanthus rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to provide shade and to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Napeanthus rupicola are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Napeanthus rupicola is a hardy perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Napeanthus rupicola
Napeanthus rupicola is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.
Napeanthus rupicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Napeanthus rupicola?
Napeanthus rupicola
What is the common name of Napeanthus rupicola?
Rock-dwelling napeanthus
Where is Napeanthus rupicola native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Napeanthus genus
Napeanthus apodemus, Napeanthus spathulatus, Napeanthus primulinus, Napeanthus subacaulis, Napeanthus bracteatus, Napeanthus loretensis, Napeanthus robustus, Napeanthus ecuadorensis, Napeanthus riparius, Napeanthus rigidus, Napeanthus reitzii, Napeanthus andinus, Napeanthus macrostoma, Napeanthus jelskii, Napeanthus primulifolius, Napeanthus rupicola,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50295816: Based on the initial data import
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.
Laurence Skog (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Skog' in the authors string.