Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruiz-lealii
ID:
1026162
Status:
valid
Authors:
Di Fulvio
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 1: 78, fig. 30E-H. 1961
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001025500
Common Names
- Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii
- Ruiz-lealii Sclerophylax
- Ruiz-lealii Nightshade
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii (also called Ruiz-Leal's Sclerophylax, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands, at altitudes between 0 and 1,500 m. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and to provide shade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii
Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Species in the Sclerophylax genus
Sclerophylax adnatifolius, Sclerophylax arnottii, Sclerophylax caducifructus, Sclerophylax cocuccii, Sclerophylax cuyanus, Sclerophylax cynocrambe, Sclerophylax difulvioi, Sclerophylax hunzikeri, Sclerophylax kurtzii, Sclerophylax lorentzianus, Sclerophylax ruiz-lealii, Sclerophylax spinescens, Sclerophylax tenuicaulis, Sclerophylax trispermus,
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
Teresa Emil Di Fulvio (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Di Fulvio' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import