Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
obidensis
ID:
404409

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 5: 344 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403741



Common Names

  • Obidensis Ruprechtia
  • Obidensis Ruprechtia
  • Obidensis Ruprechtia


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Synonyms

  • Ruprechtia apetala sprucei Meisn. [unknown]
  • Ruprechtia macrocalyx Huber [unknown]

Description

Ruprechtia obidensis (also called Obid Ruprechtia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests and rocky slopes at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ruprechtia obidensis 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 obidensis has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruprechtia obidensis 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 obidensis

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

Ruprechtia obidensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruprechtia obidensis?

Ruprechtia obidensis

What is the common name of Ruprechtia obidensis?

No common name

Where is Ruprechtia obidensis 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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