Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
clavigera
ID:
1411469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Royen) B.R.Ruhfel & C.T.Philbrick

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 357(2): 109. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423934

Common Names

  • Rhyncholacis clavigera
  • Clavigera Rhyncholacis
  • Clavigera's Rhyncholacis

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Description

Rhyncholacis clavigera (also called the Club-bearing Rhyncholacis, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It has a single trunk and can reach heights of up to 10 m. It has dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical forests and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Rhyncholacis clavigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhyncholacis clavigera has small, yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhyncholacis clavigera is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or in a container.

Where to Find Rhyncholacis clavigera

Rhyncholacis clavigera is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Rhyncholacis clavigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhyncholacis clavigera?

Rhyncholacis clavigera

What is the common name of Rhyncholacis clavigera?

Clavigerous Rhyncholacis

What is the natural habitat of Rhyncholacis clavigera?

Rhyncholacis clavigera is found in tropical forests of Central and South America

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.
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.
Brad R. Ruhfel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.R.Ruhfel' in the authors string.