Ruprechtia curranii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curranii
ID:
404429
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 53: 30 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403761
Common Names
- Curranii Ruprechtia
- Curranii Ruprechtia
- Curranii Ruprechtia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ruprechtia concinna Pittier [unknown]
Description
Ruprechtia curranii (also called Curran's Ruprechtia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Ruprechtia curranii 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 curranii has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruprechtia curranii 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 curranii
Ruprechtia curranii is native to South America, and can be found in wet areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Ruprechtia curranii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruprechtia curranii?
Ruprechtia curranii
What is the common name of Ruprechtia curranii?
No common name
Where is Ruprechtia curranii 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2424417: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.