Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
linearis
ID:
1278878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
tro

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 4(1): 241 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278216



Common Names

  • Rhyncholacis linearis
  • Linear Hook-Lipped Pitcher Plant
  • Tropical Pitcher Plant


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Description

Rhyncholacis linearis (also called 'Linear 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 linearis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhyncholacis linearis 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.

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Where to Find Rhyncholacis linearis

Rhyncholacis linearis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Rhyncholacis linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhyncholacis linearis?

Rhyncholacis linearis

What is the common name of Rhyncholacis linearis?

Linear Rhyncholacis

Where is Rhyncholacis linearis native to?

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