Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
beguei
ID:
1229103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mangenot

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Franç. Afrique Noire 19: 362 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228441



Common Names

  • Begue's Rhaptopetalum
  • Begue's Rhaptopetalum
  • Begue's Rhaptopetalum


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Description

Rhaptopetalum beguei (also called the Begue's Rhaptopetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves that are oval in shape and have a pointed tip. The plant grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaptopetalum beguei is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used to attract pollinators. It has also been used as a medicinal plant and has been known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhaptopetalum beguei has small, white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaptopetalum beguei can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in a pot or in a garden.

Where to Find Rhaptopetalum beguei

Rhaptopetalum beguei is native to Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.

Rhaptopetalum beguei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaptopetalum beguei?

Rhaptopetalum beguei

What is the common name of Rhaptopetalum beguei?

African fern

What is the natural habitat of Rhaptopetalum beguei?

It is found in tropical Africa, growing in moist and shady areas.

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References