Rapatea angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
510318
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Körn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 469 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509650
Common Names
- Rapatea angustifolia
- Angustifolia Rapatea
- Angustifolia Rapatea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rapatea angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Rapatea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountains and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Rapatea angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rapatea angustifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rapatea angustifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Rapatea angustifolia
Rapatea angustifolia can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Rapatea angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rapatea angustifolia?
Rapatea angustifolia
What is the natural habitat of Rapatea angustifolia?
It is native to South America
What is the growth rate of Rapatea angustifolia?
It grows slowly, reaching a height of up to 10 feet
Species in the Rapatea genus
Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana,
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,
References
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715259-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.