Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
depressum
ID:
1275938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Letouzey

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 17: 136 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275276



Common Names

  • Depressum Rhaptopetalum
  • Rhaptopetalum
  • Depressum Rhaptopetalum Fern


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Description

Rhaptopetalum depressum (also called 'Depressed Rhaptopetalum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhaptopetalum depressum 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

Rhaptopetalum depressum has yellow flowers with purple centres, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhaptopetalum depressum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rhaptopetalum depressum

Rhaptopetalum depressum is native to Madagascar and can be found in humid forests and along rivers.

Rhaptopetalum depressum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhaptopetalum depressum?

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Asteraceae

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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