Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ramiflora
ID:
404542

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 4: 150 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403874



Common Names

  • Ramiflora Ruprechtia
  • Ruprechtia
  • Ramiflora


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Synonyms

  • Ruprechtia hamanii S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Triplaris ramiflora Jacq. [unknown]
  • Ruprechtia colorata Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Ruprechtia oxyphylla S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Ruprechtia ramiflora (also called Branched 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 ramiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruprechtia ramiflora has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular seed with a wrinkled surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruprechtia ramiflora is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Ruprechtia ramiflora

Ruprechtia ramiflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

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Asteraceae

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-2424587: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.