Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 4: 135 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398717
Common Names
- Brassaiopsis rockii
- Rockii Brassaiopsis
- Rockii Brassaiop
Description
Brassaiopsis rockii (also called Rock's False Aralia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Himalayas in India, Nepal, Bhutan and China. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Brassaiopsis rockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, digestive issues, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brassaiopsis rockii is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brassaiopsis rockii is a shrub native to China. It grows to a height of up to 8 feet and has small, oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are small and white. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Brassaiopsis rockii
Brassaiopsis rockii is native to Ecuador. It can be found in nurseries or online retailers that specialize in tropical plants.
Brassaiopsis rockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brassaiopsis rockii?
Brassaiopsis rockii
What is the common name of Brassaiopsis rockii?
Rock's Brassaiopsis
What is the natural habitat of Brassaiopsis rockii?
It is found in wet, montane forests in Mexico and Guatemala.
Species in the Brassaiopsis genus
Brassaiopsis grushvitzkyi,
Brassaiopsis aculeata,
Brassaiopsis andamanica,
Brassaiopsis angustifolia,
Brassaiopsis calcarea,
Brassaiopsis castaneifolia,
Brassaiopsis chengkangensis,
Brassaiopsis ciliata,
Brassaiopsis dumicola,
Brassaiopsis elegans,
Brassaiopsis ferruginea,
Brassaiopsis ficifolia,
Brassaiopsis glomerulata,
Brassaiopsis gracilis,
Brassaiopsis griffithii,
Brassaiopsis hainla,
Brassaiopsis hispida,
Brassaiopsis hookeri,
Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis,
Brassaiopsis magnifica,
Brassaiopsis minor,
Brassaiopsis mitis,
Brassaiopsis moumingensis,
Brassaiopsis phanrangensis,
Brassaiopsis producta,
Brassaiopsis quercifolia,
Brassaiopsis resecta,
Brassaiopsis rockii,
Brassaiopsis rufosetosa,
Brassaiopsis shweliensis,
Brassaiopsis simplex,
Brassaiopsis simplicifolia,
Brassaiopsis stellata,
Brassaiopsis sumatrana,
Brassaiopsis tibetanus,
Brassaiopsis triloba,
Brassaiopsis trilobata,
Brassaiopsis tripteris,
Brassaiopsis variabilis,
Brassaiopsis bodinieri,
Brassaiopsis ficifolioides,
Brassaiopsis gigantea,
Brassaiopsis nhatrangensis,
Brassaiopsis pseudoficifolia,
Brassaiopsis spinosissima,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia,
Aralia apioides,
Aralia armata,
Aralia atropurpurea,
Aralia bicrenata,
Aralia bipinnata,
Aralia cachemirica,
Aralia caesia,
Aralia californica,
Aralia castanopsisicola,
Aralia chinensis,
Aralia continentalis,
Aralia cordata,
Aralia dasyphylla,
Aralia dasyphylloides,
Aralia debilis,
Aralia decaisneana,
Aralia delavayi,
Aralia echinocaulis,
Aralia elata,
Aralia excelsa,
Aralia fargesii,
Aralia ferox,
Aralia finlaysoniana,
Aralia foliolosa,
Aralia frodiniana,
Aralia gigantea,
Aralia gintungensis,
Aralia glabra,
Aralia glabrifoliolata,
Aralia henryi,
Aralia hispida,
Aralia humilis,
Aralia kansuensis,
Aralia kingdon-wardii,
Aralia leschenaultii,
Aralia malabarica,
Aralia melanocarpa,
Aralia merrillii,
Aralia mexicana,
Aralia montana,
Aralia nudicaulis,
Aralia parasitica,
Aralia plumosa,
Aralia racemosa,
Aralia regeliana,
Aralia rex,
Aralia scaberula,
Aralia scopulorum,
Aralia searelliana,