Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
cruegeri
ID:
407080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb. ex Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 1: 214 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406412



Common Names

  • Ruprechtia cruegeri
  • Crueger's Ruprechtia
  • Crueger's False-lily


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Description

Ruprechtia cruegeri (also called Crueger's Ruprechtia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Australia, and is commonly found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ruprechtia cruegeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruprechtia cruegeri has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruprechtia cruegeri is an evergreen shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division, seed, or cuttings.

Where to Find Ruprechtia cruegeri

Ruprechtia cruegeri is native to Central and South America.

Ruprechtia cruegeri FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Ruprechtia cruegeri?

Ruprechtia cruegeri prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil does Ruprechtia cruegeri prefer?

Ruprechtia cruegeri prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

What type of light does Ruprechtia cruegeri need?

Ruprechtia cruegeri prefers bright, indirect light.

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-2430022: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.