Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
evrardii
ID:
1033578

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pellegr.) B.L.Burtt

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Biol. Pflanzen 70: 173 (1997-1998 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001032916



Common Names

  • Raphiocarpus evrardii
  • Evrard's Raphiocarpus
  • Evrard's Jackfruit


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Description

Raphiocarpus evrardii (also called 'Raphiocarpus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are bright green in color and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Raphiocarpus evrardii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Raphiocarpus evrardii are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphiocarpus evrardii is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Raphiocarpus evrardii

Raphiocarpus evrardii is native to Southeast Asia.

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

B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.