Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
bicolor
ID:
405761

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 17(7): 56 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000405093



Common Names

  • Rhytidophyllum bicolor
  • Two-Colored Wrinkleleaf
  • Wrinkleleaf


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Description

Rhytidophyllum bicolor (also called Bicolor kauri, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is native to New Caledonia. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m tall, with a trunk up to 1 m in diameter. It is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhytidophyllum bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhytidophyllum bicolor has yellow flowers with white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhytidophyllum bicolor is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rhytidophyllum bicolor

Rhytidophyllum bicolor is found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Rhytidophyllum bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhytidophyllum bicolor?

Rhytidophyllum bicolor

What is the common name of Rhytidophyllum bicolor?

Bicolor Rush

What is the natural habitat of Rhytidophyllum bicolor?

Coastal areas in the Western Cape, South Africa

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,