Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
binervius
ID:
628290

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
iplants

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 2: 252 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627622



Common Names

  • Two-Veined Rhopalocarpus
  • Two-Veined Rhopalocarp
  • Two-Veined Rhopalocarpus


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Description

Rhopalocarpus binervius (also called Binervius Rhopalocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub found in the western United States. It has a single stem, and its leaves are ovate and have a white midrib. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Rhopalocarpus binervius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It can also be used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhopalocarpus binervius has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhopalocarpus binervius is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Rhopalocarpus binervius

Rhopalocarpus binervius is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in open woodlands and chaparral.

Rhopalocarpus binervius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhopalocarpus binervius?

Rhopalocarpus binervius

What is the common name of Rhopalocarpus binervius?

Two-veined Rhopalocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Rhopalocarpus binervius?

Dry, rocky slopes and flats in the Great Basin Desert

Species in the Rhopalocarpus genus