Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Canellales
Genus:
Species:
roraimensis
ID:
657411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Ehrend. & Gottsb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 132: 72 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656743



Common Names

  • Roraima Winter's Bark
  • Drimys roraimensis
  • Roraima Winter's Bark


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Synonyms

  • Drimys brasiliensis ptaritepuiensis Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Drimys brasiliensis roraimensis A.C.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Drimys roraimensis (also called Roraima Winter's Bark, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to tropical Africa. It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing to 15 cm tall by 30 cm wide. It is found in grassland, open woodland, and rocky slopes in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Drimys roraimensis has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and stomach problems. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Drimys roraimensis are small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drimys roraimensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Drimys roraimensis

Drimys roraimensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Guyana, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Drimys roraimensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drimys roraimensis?

Drimys roraimensis

What is the natural habitat of Drimys roraimensis?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes of Bolivia and Peru

What is the flowering season of Drimys roraimensis?

Spring and summer

Species in the Winteraceae family

Drimys andina, Drimys angustifolia, Drimys brasiliensis, Drimys confertifolia, Drimys granadensis, Drimys roraimensis, Drimys winteri, Pseudowintera insperata, Pseudowintera axillaris, Pseudowintera colorata, Pseudowintera traversii, Takhtajania perrieri, Tasmannia xerophila, Tasmannia vickeriana, Tasmannia verticillata, Tasmannia rubiginosa, Tasmannia beccariana, Tasmannia elongata, Tasmannia dictyophlebia, Tasmannia densifolia, Tasmannia cyclopum, Tasmannia coriacea, Tasmannia grandiflora, Tasmannia hatamensis, Tasmannia arfakensis, Tasmannia acutifolia, Tasmannia rosea, Tasmannia reticulata, Tasmannia pachyphylla, Tasmannia glaucifolia, Tasmannia obovata, Tasmannia membranea, Tasmannia macrantha, Tasmannia oligandra, Tasmannia insipida, Tasmannia lanceolata, Tasmannia purpurascens, Tasmannia stipitata, Tasmannia piperita, Tasmannia brassii, Tasmannia parviflora, Tasmannia pittosporoides, Tasmannia montis-wilhelmii, Tasmannia lamii, Tasmannia fistulosa, Tasmannia microphylla, Tasmannia vaccinioides, Tasmannia myrtoides, Zygogynum megacarpum, Zygogynum montanum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2777981: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Gerhard Karl Gottsberger (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gottsb.' in the authors string.