Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 107: 135 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278214
Description
Rhyncholacis dentata (also called 'Toothed Rhyncholacis', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers humid, tropical climates and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhyncholacis dentata is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhyncholacis dentata has yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Rhyncholacis dentata
Rhyncholacis dentata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Rhyncholacis dentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhyncholacis dentata?
Rhyncholacis dentata
What is the common name of Rhyncholacis dentata?
Toothed Rhyncholacis
Where is Rhyncholacis dentata native to?
Central and South America
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,