Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
nitelloides
ID:
405054

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) P.Royen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 107: 195 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404386



Common Names

  • Rhyncholacis nitelloides
  • Nitelloid Rhyncholacis
  • Nitelloid Lacis


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Synonyms

  • Neolacis nitelloides Wedd. [unknown]
  • Apinagia nitelloides Engl. [unknown]

Description

Rhyncholacis nitelloides (also called Nitella Rhyncholacis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has a spreading growth habit, with small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in whorls. It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils, such as rainforests and mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhyncholacis nitelloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as it has attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhyncholacis nitelloides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhyncholacis nitelloides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Rhyncholacis nitelloides

Rhyncholacis nitelloides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Rhyncholacis nitelloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhyncholacis nitelloides?

Rhyncholacis nitelloides

What type of plant is Rhyncholacis nitelloides?

A flowering plant

Where is Rhyncholacis nitelloides native to?

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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
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:220006-2: Based on the initial data import