Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
apurensis
ID:
404401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pendry

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 60(1): 30 (2003).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403733



Common Names

  • Apurensis Ruprechtia
  • Apurensis Ruprechtia
  • Apurensis Ruprechtia


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Description

Ruprechtia apurensis (also called Apure Ruprechtia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Venezuela and is found in moist, shady forests. It has leathery, oblong leaves and white to pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ruprechtia apurensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used to reduce erosion and can be used as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruprechtia apurensis has small, white flowers with a single, small, black seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, thin stem with small, white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruprechtia apurensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ruprechtia apurensis

Ruprechtia apurensis is native to South America, and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Ruprechtia apurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruprechtia apurensis?

Ruprechtia apurensis

What is the common name of Ruprechtia apurensis?

Apure Ruprechtia

What is the family of Ruprechtia apurensis?

Asteraceae

Species in the Ruprechtia genus

Ruprechtia apurensis, Ruprechtia obidensis, Ruprechtia laxiflora, Ruprechtia curranii, Ruprechtia coriacea, Ruprechtia costata, Ruprechtia howardiana, Ruprechtia pallida, Ruprechtia ramiflora, Ruprechtia scandens, Ruprechtia tangarana, Ruprechtia tenuiflora, Ruprechtia cruegeri, Ruprechtia apetala, Ruprechtia brachysepala, Ruprechtia brachystachya, Ruprechtia chiapensis, Ruprechtia glauca, Ruprechtia lundii, Ruprechtia jamesonii, Ruprechtia salicifolia, Ruprechtia cumingii, Ruprechtia fusca, Ruprechtia exploratricis, Ruprechtia standleyana, Ruprechtia maracensis, Ruprechtia peruviana, Ruprechtia laurifolia, Ruprechtia zernyi, Ruprechtia nicaraguensis, Ruprechtia costaricensis, Ruprechtia paranensis, Ruprechtia carina, Ruprechtia albida, Ruprechtia obovata, Ruprechtia aperta, Ruprechtia laevigata, Ruprechtia latifunda, Ruprechtia crenata,

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2424368: Based on the initial data import
Colin Pendry (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pendry' in the authors string.