Status:
valid
Authors:
(I.Bock) Toscano & Christenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 16(3): 193 (2001).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294972
Common Names
- Rauhiella seehaweri
- Rauhiella Palm
- Rauhiella
Synonyms
- Chytroglossa seehaweri I.Bock [unknown]
Description
Rauhiella seehaweri (also called Seehawer's rauhiella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rauhiella seehaweri is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used to make furniture, as an ornamental hedge, and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rauhiella seehaweri has a small, white flower with a short, thin stem. The seed is a small, brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and thin, with a pale green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rauhiella seehaweri is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done through seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Rauhiella seehaweri
Rauhiella seehaweri is native to Brazil.
Rauhiella seehaweri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rauhiella seehaweri?
Rauhiella seehaweri
What are the common names of Rauhiella seehaweri?
Common names include: Seehaweri, Seehaweri, and Seehaweri
What is the natural habitat of Rauhiella seehaweri?
Rauhiella seehaweri is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas
Species in the Rauhiella genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
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Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,