Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst.) Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 504 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463589
Common Names
- Fistulous Rhamphicarpa
- Fistulous-Fruited Rhamphicarpa
- Fistulous-Stalked Rhamphicarpa
Description
Rhamphicarpa fistulosa (also called 'Fistulous Rhamphicarpa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rhamphicarpaceae family. It is an annual herb with a stem of up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, and it grows in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhamphicarpa fistulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhamphicarpa fistulosa is white, with five petals and a diameter of up to 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhamphicarpa fistulosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 6-9.
Where to Find Rhamphicarpa fistulosa
Rhamphicarpa fistulosa can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Rhamphicarpa fistulosa FAQ
What are the common names of Rhamphicarpa fistulosa?
Fistulous Rhamphicarpa
What is the scientific name of Rhamphicarpa fistulosa?
Rhamphicarpa fistulosa
What is the family of Rhamphicarpa fistulosa?
Ranunculaceae
Species in the Rhamphicarpa genus
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica,
Aeginetia mirabilis,
Aeginetia mpomii,
Aeginetia selebica,
Aeginetia sessilis,
Aeginetia sinensis,
Aeginetia flava,
Aeginetia acaulis,
Agalinis angustifolia,
Agalinis aphylla,
Agalinis aspera,
Agalinis auriculata,
Agalinis bandeirensis,
Agalinis bangii,
Agalinis brachyphylla,
Agalinis calycina,
Agalinis chaparensis,
Agalinis communis,
Agalinis decemloba,
Agalinis densiflora,
Agalinis digitalis,
Agalinis divaricata,
Agalinis edwardsiana,
Agalinis fasciculata,
Agalinis fiebrigii,
Agalinis filicaulis,
Agalinis filifolia,
Agalinis gattingeri,
Agalinis genistifolia,
Agalinis gypsophila,
Agalinis heterophylla,
Agalinis homalantha,
Agalinis humilis,
Agalinis itambensis,
Agalinis kingsii,
Agalinis lanceolata,
Agalinis laxa,
Agalinis linarioides,
Agalinis linifolia,
Agalinis maritima,
Agalinis megalantha,
Agalinis meyeniana,
Agalinis nana,
Agalinis navasotensis,
Agalinis neoscotica,
Agalinis obtusifolia,
Agalinis oligophylla,
Agalinis peduncularis,
Agalinis pennellii,
Agalinis plukenetii,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:808679-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].