Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
breteleri
ID:
1275923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Letouzey

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 17: 134 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275261



Common Names

  • Breteler's Rhaptopetalum
  • Rhaptopetalum
  • Breteler's Rhaptopetalum Fern


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Description

Rhaptopetalum breteleri (also called 'Breteler's Rhaptopetalum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria to Ethiopia, and is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves 5–10 cm long and 3–5 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaptopetalum breteleri is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhaptopetalum breteleri is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaptopetalum breteleri is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Rhaptopetalum breteleri

Rhaptopetalum breteleri is native to Madagascar and can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests.

Rhaptopetalum breteleri FAQ

What type of soil does Rhaptopetalum breteleri prefer?

Rhaptopetalum breteleri prefers well-drained, acidic soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Rhaptopetalum breteleri?

Rhaptopetalum breteleri prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best way to propagate Rhaptopetalum breteleri?

Rhaptopetalum breteleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

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,

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