Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paulensis
ID:
1254368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 76: 165 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253706



Common Names

  • Roupala paulensis
  • Paulensis Roupala
  • Paulen Roupala


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Description

Roupala paulensis (also called Paulista roupala, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. Its leaves are ovate in shape and are dark green in color. It produces small white flowers that are clustered in inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Roupala paulensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its showy white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roupala paulensis has small, white, four-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roupala paulensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a light soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Roupala paulensis

Roupala paulensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Roupala paulensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roupala paulensis?

Roupala paulensis

What is the common name of Roupala paulensis?

Paulo's roupala

What is the family of Roupala paulensis?

Proteaceae

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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