Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dielsii
ID:
1107182

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Macbr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 65 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106520



Common Names

  • Roupala Dielsii
  • Dielsii Roupala
  • Roupala Tree


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Description

Roupala dielsii (also called 'Diels' Rosewood', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Proteaceae family. It is native to Australia, where it grows in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests. It has a dense, conical crown and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are leathery and glossy, and its flowers are yellow-green and appear in spring.

Uses & Benefits

Roupala dielsii is an evergreen tree with large, fragrant white flowers. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make furniture, as well as for timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Roupala dielsii is small and white, with a delicate, feathery texture. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, delicate, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roupala dielsii is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Roupala dielsii

Roupala dielsii is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often near rivers and streams.

Species in the Roupala genus

Roupala obtusata, Roupala ferruginea, Roupala cearaensis, Roupala cordifolia, Roupala glaberrima, Roupala gracilis, Roupala barnettiae, Roupala meisneri, Roupala monosperma, Roupala montana, Roupala minima, Roupala pseudocordata, Roupala tobagensis, Roupala sculpta, Roupala suaveolens, Roupala sororopana, Roupala brachybotrys, Roupala consimilis, Roupala diversifolia, Roupala dolichopoda, Roupala jelskii, Roupala loxensis, Roupala lucens, Roupala pallida, Roupala spicata, Roupala thomesiana, Roupala dielsii, Roupala percoriacea, Roupala mayana, Roupala sphenophyllum, Roupala steinbachii, Roupala pachypoda, Roupala filiflora, Roupala nitida, Roupala asplenioides, Roupala caparoensis, Roupala paulensis, Roupala longepetiolata, Roupala plinervia, Roupala mexicana, Roupala nonscripta, Roupala psilocarpa, Roupala schulzii, Roupala sessiliflora,

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

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