Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
scita
ID:
1173001

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P. Beauv.) Reimers

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 76: 287 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001172339



Common Names

  • Scita's Rauiella
  • Rauiella Scita
  • Scita Rauiella


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Uses & Benefits

Rauiella scita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Rauiella scita has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and green with white veins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rauiella scita can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Rauiella scita

Rauiella scita is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Thuidiaceae family

Abietinella abietina, Boulaya mittenii, Bryonoguchia molkenboeri, Cyrto-hypnum cylindraceum, Cyrto-hypnum espinosae, Cyrto-hypnum intermedium, Cyrto-hypnum arzobispoae, Cyrto-hypnum frontinoae, Cyrto-hypnum unipinnatum, Echinophyllum sachalinense, Fauriella petelotii, Fauriella baolocensis, Fauriella robustiuscula, Fauriella tenerrima, Fauriella tenuis, Indothuidium kiasense, Inouethuidium robbinsii, Pelekium sharpii, Pelekium bifarium, Pelekium velatum, Pelekium bonianum, Pelekium campanulatum, Pelekium chenagonii, Pelekium ciliatum, Pelekium contortulum, Pelekium erosifolium, Pelekium fuscatum, Pelekium gratum, Pelekium intricatum, Pelekium investe, Pelekium involvens, Pelekium leptocladum, Pelekium minusculum, Pelekium minutulum, Pelekium muricatulum, Pelekium pygmaeum, Pelekium ramosissimum, Pelekium ramusculosum, Pelekium schistocalyx, Pelekium scabrosulum, Pelekium siphotheca, Pelekium subpinnatum, Pelekium synoicum, Pelekium varians, Pelekium versicolor, Pelekium watanabei, Pelekium microphyllum, Pelekium atlanticum, Pelekium pseudoinvolvens, Pelekium thomeanum,

References

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Hermann Reimers (1893-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reimers' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35144994: Based on data supplied by Bryonames