Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
rupestre
ID:
980111

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) A.J.Paton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 323 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979449



Common Names

  • Haumaniastrum rupestre
  • Rupestre Haumaniastrum
  • Haumaniastrum


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Description

Haumaniastrum rupestre (also called Rock Leather Orchid, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species that is native to tropical Africa. It is found in Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Haumaniastrum rupestre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Haumaniastrum rupestre has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet, pleasant smell. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Haumaniastrum rupestre is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Haumaniastrum rupestre

Haumaniastrum rupestre is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Species in the Haumaniastrum genus

Haumaniastrum alboviride, Haumaniastrum bianense, Haumaniastrum buettneri, Haumaniastrum coeruleum, Haumaniastrum chartaceum, Haumaniastrum cordigerum, Haumaniastrum coriaceum, Haumaniastrum cubanquense, Haumaniastrum dissitifolium, Haumaniastrum glabrifolium, Haumaniastrum graminifolium, Haumaniastrum kaessneri, Haumaniastrum katangense, Haumaniastrum lantanoides, Haumaniastrum linearifolium, Haumaniastrum membranaceum, Haumaniastrum minor, Haumaniastrum morumbense, Haumaniastrum paniculatum, Haumaniastrum polyneurum, Haumaniastrum praealtum, Haumaniastrum robertii, Haumaniastrum rosulatum, Haumaniastrum rupestre, Haumaniastrum semilignosum, Haumaniastrum sericeum, Haumaniastrum speciosum, Haumaniastrum stanneum, Haumaniastrum suberosum, Haumaniastrum timpermanii, Haumaniastrum triramosum, Haumaniastrum uniflorum, Haumaniastrum vandenbrandei, Haumaniastrum venosum, Haumaniastrum villosum,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-96381: Based on the initial data import
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
Alan James Paton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Paton' in the authors string.