Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
brownii
ID:
402783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scott Elliot

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 30: 91 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402115

Common Names

  • Raphionacme Brownii
  • Brown's Wild Petunia
  • Brown's Ruellia

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Synonyms

  • Raphionacme baguirmiensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Raphionacme sudanica A.Chev. ex Hutchinson & Dalziel [unknown]

Description

Raphionacme brownii (also called Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils and in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Raphionacme brownii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Raphionacme brownii is a yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphionacme brownii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Raphionacme brownii

Raphionacme brownii is native to Tanzania and Kenya. It can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Raphionacme brownii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raphionacme brownii?

Raphionacme brownii

What is the family of Raphionacme brownii?

Asclepiadaceae

What is the habitat of Raphionacme brownii?

Dry woodland and scrub

Species in the Raphionacme genus

Raphionacme angolensis, Raphionacme arabica, Raphionacme borenensis, Raphionacme brownii, Raphionacme caerulea, Raphionacme chimanimaniana, Raphionacme linearis, Raphionacme lucens, Raphionacme lanceolata, Raphionacme longituba, Raphionacme inconspicua, Raphionacme madiensis, Raphionacme michelii, Raphionacme moyalica, Raphionacme longifolia, Raphionacme galpinii, Raphionacme dyeri, Raphionacme elsana, Raphionacme keayi, Raphionacme flanaganii, Raphionacme globosa, Raphionacme grandiflora, Raphionacme haeneliae, Raphionacme hirsuta, Raphionacme namibiana, Raphionacme zeyheri, Raphionacme palustris, Raphionacme procumbens, Raphionacme pulchella, Raphionacme welwitschii, Raphionacme splendens, Raphionacme sylvicola, Raphionacme utilis, Raphionacme velutina, Raphionacme vignei, Raphionacme villicorona,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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