Rhyncholacis carinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
405105
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 107: 138 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404437
Common Names
- Carinata Rhyncholacis
- Rhyncholacis
- Carinata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhyncholacis carinata (also called Carinate kauri, among many other common names) is a species of conifer in the family Araucariaceae. It is native to New Caledonia. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 25 m tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 m in diameter. It is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhyncholacis carinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhyncholacis carinata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhyncholacis carinata is a fast-growing shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers medium to high light and soft to medium hard water. It can be propagated by taking cuttings and planting them in the substrate. It can also be propagated by planting the cuttings in a separate container with nutrient-rich substrate.
Where to Find Rhyncholacis carinata
Rhyncholacis carinata can be found in the Philippines.
Rhyncholacis carinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhyncholacis carinata?
Rhyncholacis carinata
What is the common name of Rhyncholacis carinata?
Keeled Beak-sedge
What is the growth habit of Rhyncholacis carinata?
It is an aquatic plant with creeping rhizomes and erect stems.
Species in the Rhyncholacis genus
Rhyncholacis penicillata, Rhyncholacis minima, Rhyncholacis flagellifolia, Rhyncholacis hydrocichorium, Rhyncholacis nitelloides, Rhyncholacis oligandra, Rhyncholacis divaricata, Rhyncholacis applanata, Rhyncholacis carinata, Rhyncholacis coronata, Rhyncholacis crassipes, Rhyncholacis varians, Rhyncholacis palmettifolia, Rhyncholacis macrocarpa, Rhyncholacis apiculata, Rhyncholacis jenmanii, Rhyncholacis brassicifolia, Rhyncholacis brevistamina, Rhyncholacis cristata, Rhyncholacis dentata, Rhyncholacis guyanensis, Rhyncholacis linearis, Rhyncholacis squamosa, Rhyncholacis clavigera,
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
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:219994-2: Based on the initial data import