Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
saulensis
ID:
510476

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.M.Boom

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46: 314 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509808

Common Names

  • Rapatea saulensis
  • Saulensis' Rapatea
  • Rapatea

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Description

Rapatea saulensis (also called Saul's 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 saulensis 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 saulensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rapatea saulensis 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 saulensis

Rapatea saulensis is native to Ecuador and Peru. It can be found in montane and submontane forests.

Rapatea saulensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rapatea saulensis?

Rapatea saulensis

What is the common name of Rapatea saulensis?

Saul's Rapatea

What is the natural habitat of Rapatea saulensis?

Dry, rocky soils in Mexico and Central America

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

Brian Morey Boom (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Boom' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302959-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.