Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vaupelii
ID:
523644

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltr.) Ormerod & J.J.Wood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Oasis 2(3): 9 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522976



Common Names

  • Vaupel's Robiquetia
  • Robiquetia vaupelii
  • Vaupel Robiquetia


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Synonyms

  • Pomatocalpa vaupelii J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Saccolabium vaupelii Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Robiquetia vaupelii (also called Vaupel's Robiquetia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long, thin stems that bear clusters of white flowers with yellowish-green centers and purplish-brown spots, and hairy sepals.

Uses & Benefits

Robiquetia vaupelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Robiquetia vaupelii is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin, upright stems with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Robiquetia vaupelii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, humus-rich, moist soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Robiquetia vaupelii

Robiquetia vaupelii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Robiquetia vaupelii FAQ

What are the common names of Robiquetia vaupelii?

Vaupel's robiquetia

What is the scientific classification of Robiquetia vaupelii?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Ericales; Family: Ericaceae; Genus: Robiquetia

What is the native range of Robiquetia vaupelii?

Eastern Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar

Species in the Robiquetia genus

Robiquetia amboinensis, Robiquetia anceps, Robiquetia angustifolia, Robiquetia ascendens, Robiquetia bertholdii, Robiquetia bicruris, Robiquetia brevifolia, Robiquetia camptocentrum, Robiquetia cerina, Robiquetia compressa, Robiquetia crassa, Robiquetia crockerensis, Robiquetia dentifera, Robiquetia discolor, Robiquetia flexa, Robiquetia gracilis, Robiquetia gracilistipes, Robiquetia hamata, Robiquetia hansenii, Robiquetia josephiana, Robiquetia kusaiensis, Robiquetia longipedunculata, Robiquetia lutea, Robiquetia minahassae, Robiquetia pachyphylla, Robiquetia palawensis, Robiquetia pantherina, Robiquetia pinosukensis, Robiquetia rosea, Robiquetia spathulata, Robiquetia succisa, Robiquetia transversisaccata, Robiquetia trukensis, Robiquetia vanoverberghii, Robiquetia viridirosea, Robiquetia wassellii, Robiquetia woodfordii, Robiquetia vaupelii, Robiquetia brassii, Robiquetia tongaensis, Robiquetia adelineana, Robiquetia millariae, Robiquetia virescens, Robiquetia enigma, Robiquetia tomaniensis, Robiquetia aberrans, Robiquetia andamanica, Robiquetia arunachalensis, Robiquetia batakensis, Robiquetia bifidus,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-262525: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Jeffrey James Wood (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Wood' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.