Rapatea fanshawei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fanshawei
ID:
510357
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 96 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509689
Common Names
- Rapatea fanshawei
- Fanshawei Rapatea
- Fanshawei Rapatea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rapatea fanshawei (also called Fanshawe's 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 fanshawei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rapatea fanshawei var. fanshaweiRapatea fanshawei var. minor Maguire
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rapatea fanshawei 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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Rapatea fanshawei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Rapatea fanshawei
Rapatea fanshawei is found in the Venezuelan Andes.
Rapatea fanshawei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rapatea fanshawei?
Rapatea fanshawei
What is the natural habitat of Rapatea fanshawei?
It is native to South America
What is the growth rate of Rapatea fanshawei?
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
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:217805-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.