Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
costata
ID:
404432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 180 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403764



Common Names

  • Costata Ruprechtia
  • Costata Ruprechtia
  • Costata Ruprechtia


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Synonyms

  • Ruprechtia kellermanii Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Ruprechtia deamii B.L.Rob. [unknown]
  • Magonia costata (Meisn.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ruprechtia costata (also called 'Costate Ruprechtia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady places in the understory of forests, in grasslands, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ruprechtia costata 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

The flower of Ruprechtia costata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruprechtia costata 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 costata

Ruprechtia costata can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches in Europe and Asia.

Ruprechtia costata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruprechtia costata?

Ruprechtia costata

What is the common name of Ruprechtia costata?

No common name

Where is Ruprechtia costata native to?

Mexico

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,

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