Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Grudz.
                
                
                    
Source:
ksu
                
                
                    
Year:
1986
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 71: 940 (1986)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464415
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Rousselia impariflora
 - Impariflorous Rousselia
 - Impariflora Rousselia
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Rousselia impariflora (also called Impari-flowered Rousselia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions in South America and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Rousselia impariflora, commonly known as the impariflora rousselia, is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. The plant is also used as a food source for livestock.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Rousselia impariflora has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Rousselia impariflora can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It requires well-draining soil and regular watering.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Rousselia impariflora
                        
                            Rousselia impariflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Rousselia impariflora FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Rousselia impariflora?
Rousselia impariflora
What is the common name of Rousselia impariflora?
Unequal-flowered Rousselia
What is the natural habitat of Rousselia impariflora?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Rousselia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Urticaceae family
                        
                            Archiboehmeria atrata, 
Astrothalamus reticulatus, 
Australina flaccida, 
Australina pusilla, 
Australina pusilla, 
Boehmeria aspera, 
Boehmeria balslevii, 
Boehmeria beyeri, 
Boehmeria brevirostris, 
Boehmeria bullata, 
Boehmeria burgeriana, 
Boehmeria caudata, 
Boehmeria celtidifolia, 
Boehmeria clidemioides, 
Boehmeria conica, 
Boehmeria cylindrica, 
Boehmeria densiflora, 
Boehmeria depauperata, 
Boehmeria didymogyne, 
Boehmeria dura, 
Boehmeria egregia, 
Boehmeria excelsa, 
Boehmeria grandis, 
Boehmeria hamiltoniana, 
Boehmeria helferi, 
Boehmeria heterophylla, 
Boehmeria holosericea, 
Boehmeria japonica, 
Boehmeria kiusiana, 
Boehmeria kurzii, 
Boehmeria lanceolata, 
Boehmeria martii, 
Boehmeria multiflora, 
Boehmeria nakashimae, 
Boehmeria nivea, 
Boehmeria ourantha, 
Boehmeria pavonii, 
Boehmeria penduliflora, 
Boehmeria pilosiuscula, 
Boehmeria platanifolia, 
Boehmeria polystachya, 
Boehmeria radiata, 
Boehmeria ramiflora, 
Boehmeria repens, 
Boehmeria rugosissima, 
Boehmeria siamensis, 
Boehmeria sieboldiana, 
Boehmeria spicigera, 
Boehmeria splitgerbera, 
Boehmeria ternifolia,