Rapatea xiphoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xiphoides
ID:
510557
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sandwith
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1939: 23 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509889
Common Names
- Rapatea Xiphoides
- Rapatea Palm
- Xiphoides Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rapatea xiphoides (also called Xiphoid Rapatea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Guianas. It is characterized by its yellow flowers and its leathery leaves. It grows in wet and shady areas, such as rainforests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Rapatea xiphoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rapatea xiphoides is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rapatea xiphoides is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Rapatea xiphoides
Rapatea xiphoides can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.
Rapatea xiphoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rapatea xiphoides?
Rapatea xiphoides
What is the family of Rapatea xiphoides?
Rapateaceae
What is the habitat of Rapatea xiphoides?
Forests and woodlands
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
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:217822-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.