Rapatea longipes - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
510414
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Körn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 472 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509746
Common Names
- Longipes Rapatea
- Rapatea Longipes
- Long-Stalked Rapatea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rapatea longipes (also called 'Long-stalked Rapatea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with yellow flowers. It is native to South America and grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rapatea longipes is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rapatea longipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Rapatea longipes can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Rapatea longipes
Rapatea longipes can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Rapatea longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rapatea longipes?
Rapatea longipes
What type of plant is Rapatea longipes?
Shrub
Where is Rapatea longipes found?
South America
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:715269-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.