Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.M.Barker) Beier & Thulin
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 240: 31 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464836
Common Names
- Roepera marliesiae
- Marliesiae Roepera
- Roepera Marliesiae
Synonyms
- Zygophyllum marliesiae R.M.Barker [unknown]
Description
Roepera marliesiae (also called Marlies' Roepera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Roepera marliesiae is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally, for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roepera marliesiae 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 marliesiae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The shrub prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Roepera marliesiae
Roepera marliesiae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Roepera marliesiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roepera marliesiae?
Roepera marliesiae
What is the common name of Roepera marliesiae?
Marlies' Roepera
What is the natural habitat of Roepera marliesiae?
It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests at elevations of 500-2000 meters.
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,