Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
fusca
ID:
1249825

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 33: 86 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249163



Common Names

  • Ruprechtia fusca
  • Fusca Ruprechtia
  • Ruprechtia's Fusca


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Description

Ruprechtia fusca (also called Brown ruprechtia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers and lobed leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruprechtia fusca is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruprechtia fusca is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small with a single, long, thin stem and a single pair of small, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Ruprechtia fusca

Ruprechtia fusca is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.

Ruprechtia fusca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruprechtia fusca?

Ruprechtia fusca

What is the family of Ruprechtia fusca?

Asteraceae

What is the natural habitat of Ruprechtia fusca?

Dry areas of the Cerrado

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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