Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
231369

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thwaites) H.Wendl. & Drude

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 185 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230700

Common Names

  • Loxococcus rupicola
  • Rupicola Loxococcus
  • Rupicola Loxococcus Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Loxococcus rupicola (Thwaites) H.Wendl. & Drude ex Hook.f. [deprecated]

Description

Loxococcus rupicola (also called Rock Loxococcus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It grows to a height of 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) and has large, white flowers. It is found in moist, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Loxococcus rupicola is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Loxococcus rupicola is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loxococcus rupicola is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is an ideal plant for container cultivation.

Where to Find Loxococcus rupicola

Loxococcus rupicola is native to South America.

Loxococcus rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Loxococcus rupicola?

Loxococcus rupicola

What is the common name of Loxococcus rupicola?

Rock-dwelling Loxococcus

What is the natural habitat of Loxococcus rupicola?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Loxococcus genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-115242: Based on the initial data import
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.