Status:
valid
Authors:
Seub.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 3(1): 128 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509803
Common Names
- Rapatea pycnocephala
- Pycnocephala's Rapatea
- Rapatea
Description
Rapatea pycnocephala (also called Thick-headed Rapatea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, slender stems with small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rapatea pycnocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rapatea pycnocephala has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rapatea pycnocephala is a shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -5°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Rapatea pycnocephala
Rapatea pycnocephala is native to Ecuador and Peru. It can be found in montane and submontane forests.
Rapatea pycnocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rapatea pycnocephala?
Rapatea pycnocephala
What is the common name of Rapatea pycnocephala?
Thick-Headed Rapatea
What is the natural habitat of Rapatea pycnocephala?
Dry, rocky soils in Mexico and Central 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,