Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 6: 119 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509852
Common Names
- Rapatea ulei
- Ulei Rapatea
- Ulei Tree
Description
Rapatea ulei (also called 'Ule's Rapatea', 'Ule's Plant' and 'Ule's 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 ulei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rapatea ulei has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rapatea ulei is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize occasionally. Prune to shape as needed.
Where to Find Rapatea ulei
Rapatea ulei is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It can be found in the Amazonas and Roraima states.
Rapatea ulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rapatea ulei?
Rapatea ulei
What is the family of Rapatea ulei?
Rapateaceae
What is the common name of Rapatea ulei?
Ule's Rapatea
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,