Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
apiculata
ID:
1262991

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 107: 136 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262329

Common Names

  • Rhyncholacis apiculata
  • Apiculate Rhyncholacis
  • Apiculate Wild Petunia

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Description

Rhyncholacis apiculata (also called Apiculate Rhyncholacis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Rhyncholacis apiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fevers, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhyncholacis apiculata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhyncholacis apiculata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division should be done in early spring.

Where to Find Rhyncholacis apiculata

Rhyncholacis apiculata can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Rhyncholacis apiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhyncholacis apiculata?

Rhyncholacis apiculata

What is the natural habitat of Rhyncholacis apiculata?

Dry rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia

What is the flowering season of Rhyncholacis apiculata?

Spring to early summer

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References