Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusata
ID:
404260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 15: 54 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403592



Common Names

  • Broad-leaved Roupala
  • Roupala
  • Broad-leaved Roupala


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Synonyms

  • Roupala angustifolia Diels [unknown]

Description

Roupala obtusata (also called Obtuse roupala, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in acidic soils in mountain forests and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Roupala obtusata is used as an ornamental plant, as a windbreak, and as a source of food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roupala obtusata has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roupala obtusata is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Roupala obtusata

Roupala obtusata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Roupala obtusata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roupala obtusata?

Roupala obtusata

What is the common name of Roupala obtusata?

Obtuse-Leafed Roupala

What type of plant is Roupala obtusata?

Tree

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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