Species:
macrorhamnifolius
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
iplants
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 2: 247 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627591
Common Names
- Large-Leaved Rhopalocarpus
- Large-Leaved Rhopalocarp
- Large-Leaved Rhopalocarpus
Description
Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius (also called Macrorhamnifolius 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 macrorhamnifolius 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
The flower of Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is native to the western United States and is found in the Great Basin, Mojave Desert, and Sonoran Desert. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius
Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius?
Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius
What is the common name of Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius?
Large-leaved Rhopalocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius?
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,