Rochelia retrosepala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrosepala
ID:
403382
Status:
valid
Authors:
Khat.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 9: 74 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402714
Common Names
- Rochelia retrosepala
- Coral Plant
- Coral Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rochelia retrosepala (also called Retrosepalous Rochelia, Retrosepalous Rochelia-grass, and Retrosepalous Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.
Uses & Benefits
Rochelia retrosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil amendment.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rochelia retrosepala has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rochelia retrosepala is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.
Where to Find Rochelia retrosepala
Rochelia retrosepala is native to South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, near rivers and streams, and in wet areas.
Rochelia retrosepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rochelia retrosepala?
Rochelia retrosepala
What are the common names of Rochelia retrosepala?
Retrosepala, Retrosepala, and Retrosepala
What is the natural habitat of Rochelia retrosepala?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Rochelia genus
Rochelia chitralensis, Rochelia claviculata, Rochelia disperma, Rochelia cancellata, Rochelia campanulata, Rochelia pamirica, Rochelia persica, Rochelia laxa, Rochelia leiosperma, Rochelia mirheydari, Rochelia pygmaea, Rochelia retrosepala, Rochelia bungei, Rochelia cardiosepala, Rochelia jackabaghi, Rochelia leiocarpa, Rochelia peduncularis, Rochelia rectipes, Rochelia disperma, Rochelia stylaris,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
Maboubeh Khatamsaz (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khat.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20003398-1: Based on the initial data import