Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
1414516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilg ex Engl.) Ver.-Lib. & R.D.Stone

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Taxon 66(3): 608 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426981



Common Names

  • Guyonia rupicola
  • Rupicola Guyonia
  • Rupicola's Guyonia


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Description

Guyonia rupicola (also called 'Rocky Guyonia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical Americas. It is an evergreen, terrestrial plant with a creeping rhizome and fronds up to 60 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforest, cloud forest, and montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Guyonia rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Guyonia rupicola has small, white flowers. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guyonia rupicola is a low-growing, evergreen fern that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or by spores.

Where to Find Guyonia rupicola

Guyonia rupicola can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Guyonia rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guyonia rupicola?

Guyonia rupicola

What is the common name of Guyonia rupicola?

Rupicola guyonia

Where is Guyonia rupicola native to?

Guyonia rupicola is native to South Africa.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

IPNI record: 77164892-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001427997
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Robert Douglas Stone (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.D.Stone' in the authors string.
Marie Claire Veranso-Libalah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ver.-Lib.' in the authors string.