Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plinervia
ID:
1267076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cornejo & Bonifaz

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 69: 36 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266414



Common Names

  • Plinervia
  • Plinervia roupala
  • Roupala plinervia


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Description

Roupala plinervia (also called 'Many-veined Roupala', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has large, leathery leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Roupala plinervia is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Roupala plinervia has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roupala plinervia is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings and grown in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Roupala plinervia

Roupala plinervia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Roupala plinervia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Roupala plinervia?

Roupala plinervia

What is the common name of Roupala plinervia?

Plinerved Roupala

What is the natural habitat of Roupala plinervia?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50222050: Based on the initial data import
Xavier Cornejo (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cornejo' in the authors string.
Carmen Bonifaz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonifaz' in the authors string.