Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
membranacea
ID:
510429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 99 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509761

Common Names

  • Membranacea Rapatea
  • Rapatea Membranacea
  • Membranous Rapatea

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Description

Rapatea membranacea (also called 'Rapatea', 'Rapatea Tree' and 'Rapatea Vine', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a woody stem and produces white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rapatea membranacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rapatea membranacea flowers are white and bell-shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rapatea membranacea 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 membranacea

Rapatea membranacea can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Rapatea membranacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rapatea membranacea?

Rapatea membranacea

What is the common name of Rapatea membranacea?

Membranaceous Rapatea

What is the natural habitat of Rapatea membranacea?

Grasslands and savannas

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:217809-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.