Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 640 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102412
Common Names
- Torulose Riocreuxia
- Torulose Riocreuxia
- Torulose Riocreuxia
Description
Riocreuxia torulosa (also called Torulose Riocreuxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in rocky, dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Riocreuxia torulosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Riocreuxia torulosa has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Riocreuxia torulosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but prefers regular watering. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Riocreuxia torulosa
Riocreuxia torulosa can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Species in the Riocreuxia genus
Riocreuxia polyantha,
Riocreuxia flanaganii,
Riocreuxia woodii,
Riocreuxia torulosa,
Riocreuxia picta,
Riocreuxia splendida,
Riocreuxia aberrans,
Riocreuxia bolusii,
Riocreuxia chrysochroma,
Riocreuxia alexandrina,
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,