Status:
valid
Authors:
Rye
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 308 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509908
Common Names
- Papistylus intropubens
- Intropubens Papistylus
- Papistylus Intropubens
Description
Papistylus intropubens (also called Intropubent Papistylus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Andes mountains of South America. It is characterized by its white flowers and its leathery leaves. It grows in dry and sunny areas, such as rocky hillsides and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Papistylus intropubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Papistylus intropubens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Papistylus intropubens is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Papistylus intropubens
Papistylus intropubens is native to South America and can be found in areas with tropical climates.
Papistylus intropubens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Papistylus intropubens?
Papistylus intropubens
What is the common name of Papistylus intropubens?
Intropubens
Where is Papistylus intropubens found?
Brazil
Species in the Papistylus genus
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,