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
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.
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
Species in the Sphaerosepalaceae family
Dialyceras coriaceum,
Dialyceras discolor,
Dialyceras parvifolium,
Rhopalocarpus crassinervius,
Rhopalocarpus undulatus,
Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius,
Rhopalocarpus coriaceus,
Rhopalocarpus parvifolius,
Rhopalocarpus binervius,
Rhopalocarpus excelsus,
Rhopalocarpus louvelii,
Rhopalocarpus alternifolius,
Rhopalocarpus similis,
Rhopalocarpus triplinervius,
Rhopalocarpus longipetiolatus,
Rhopalocarpus thouarsianus,
Rhopalocarpus suarezensis,
Rhopalocarpus lucidus,
Rhopalocarpus mollis,
Rhopalocarpus randrianaivoi,