Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 313 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509667
Common Names
- Rapatea chimantensis
- Chimantensis Rapatea
- Chimantensis Rapatea Plant
Description
Rapatea chimantensis (also called Chimantensis 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 chimantensis 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 chimantensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rapatea chimantensis 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 chimantensis
Rapatea chimantensis is found in the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela.
Rapatea chimantensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rapatea chimantensis?
Rapatea chimantensis
What is the natural habitat of Rapatea chimantensis?
It is native to Venezuela
What is the growth rate of Rapatea chimantensis?
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,