Status:
valid
Authors:
(Van Zyl) Beier & Thulin
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 240: 31 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464800
Common Names
- Roepera fuscata
- Dusky Roepera
- Dusky Roepera
Synonyms
- Zygophyllum fuscatum Van Zyl [unknown]
Description
Roepera fuscata (also called 'Fuscous Roepera', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It is a small plant, growing up to 30 cm tall.
Uses & Benefits
Roepera fuscata is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roepera fuscata has small, yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roepera fuscata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 22°C. Division should be done in the spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Roepera fuscata
Roepera fuscata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Roepera fuscata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roepera fuscata?
Roepera fuscata
What is the common name of Roepera fuscata?
Brown-leaved roepera
What is the natural habitat of Roepera fuscata?
Roepera fuscata is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Species in the Roepera genus
Roepera ammophila,
Roepera apiculata,
Roepera confluens,
Roepera eichleri,
Roepera divaricata,
Roepera debilis,
Roepera cuneifolia,
Roepera crenata,
Roepera angustifolia,
Roepera cordifolia,
Roepera compressa,
Roepera botulifolia,
Roepera aurantiaca,
Roepera crassissima,
Roepera halophila,
Roepera flava,
Roepera flexuosa,
Roepera foetida,
Roepera fruticulosa,
Roepera fulva,
Roepera iodocarpa,
Roepera glauca,
Roepera billardierei,
Roepera hirticaulis,
Roepera horrida,
Roepera howittii,
Roepera humillima,
Roepera hybrida,
Roepera fuscata,
Roepera eremaea,
Roepera emarginata,
Roepera kochii,
Roepera teretifolia,
Roepera rogersii,
Roepera rowelliae,
Roepera schreiberiana,
Roepera sessilifolia,
Roepera similis,
Roepera incrustata,
Roepera spinosa,
Roepera pygmaea,
Roepera tesquorum,
Roepera tetraptera,
Roepera sphaerocarpa,
Roepera microphylla,
Roepera leptopetala,
Roepera leucoclada,
Roepera lichtensteiniana,
Roepera lobulata,
Roepera macrocarpos,
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
Balanites aegyptiaca,
Balanites angolensis,
Balanites glabra,
Balanites maughamii,
Balanites pedicellaris,
Balanites rotundifolia,
Balanites roxburghii,
Balanites triflora,
Balanites wilsoniana,
Balanites aegyptiacus,
Balanites wilsonianus,
Bulnesia chilensis,
Bulnesia foliosa,
Bulnesia retamo,
Bulnesia rivas-martinezii,
Bulnesia schichendanzii,
Bulnesia schickendantzii,
Guaiacum coulteri,
Guaiacum officinale,
Guaiacum palmeri,
Guaiacum sanctum,
Guaiacum unijugum,
Guaiacum nellii,
Kallstroemia pubescens,
Kallstroemia maxima,
Kallstroemia californica,
Kallstroemia grandiflora,
Kallstroemia hirsutissima,
Kallstroemia parviflora,
Kallstroemia perennans,
Kallstroemia adscendens,
Kallstroemia tucumanensis,
Kallstroemia tribuloides,
Kallstroemia incana,
Kallstroemia rosei,
Kallstroemia boliviana,
Kallstroemia pennellii,
Kallstroemia peninsularis,
Kallstroemia standleyi,
Kallstroemia mexicana,
Kallstroemia curta,
Kallstroemia hintonii,
Kelleronia gillettiae,
Kelleronia splendens,
Kelleronia revoilii,
Larrea simulans,
Larrea ameghinoi,
Larrea divaricata,
Larrea cuneifolia,
Larrea nitida,