Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
ropalocarpa
ID:
509381

Status:
valid

Authors:
(André) M.A.Spencer & L.B.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 156 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508713

Common Names

  • Racinaea ropalocarpa
  • Ropalocarp Racinaea
  • Ropalocarpa Racinaea

Searching for Racinaea ropalocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Racinaea ropalocarpa (also called Ropalocarp Racinaea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It has small yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils, especially in open areas such as deserts and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Racinaea ropalocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Racinaea ropalocarpa is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Racinaea ropalocarpa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Racinaea ropalocarpa is an epiphytic bromeliad native to tropical Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright indirect light. It is best propagated by division of the offsets.

Where to Find Racinaea ropalocarpa

Racinaea ropalocarpa is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Racinaea ropalocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Racinaea ropalocarpa?

Racinaea ropalocarpa

What type of plant is Racinaea ropalocarpa?

Tropical epiphytic orchid

Where is Racinaea ropalocarpa native to?

Central and South America

Species in the Racinaea genus

Racinaea adpressa, Racinaea aeris-incola, Racinaea almeriae, Racinaea blassii, Racinaea commixa, Racinaea contorta, Racinaea crispa, Racinaea cuspidata, Racinaea dielsii, Racinaea diffusa, Racinaea domingosmartinis, Racinaea elegans, Racinaea fawcettii, Racinaea flexuosa, Racinaea fraseri, Racinaea ghiesbreghtii, Racinaea gilmartiniae, Racinaea hauggiae, Racinaea homostachya, Racinaea inconspicua, Racinaea insularis, Racinaea jenmanii, Racinaea kalliantha, Racinaea laminata, Racinaea lescaillei, Racinaea lymansmithiana, Racinaea membranacifolia, Racinaea michelii, Racinaea monticola, Racinaea multiflora, Racinaea nervibractea, Racinaea pallidoflavens, Racinaea pardina, Racinaea parviflora, Racinaea pectinata, Racinaea pendulispica, Racinaea penlandii, Racinaea pseudotetrantha, Racinaea pugiformis, Racinaea pulchella, Racinaea quadripinnata, Racinaea riocreuxii, Racinaea ropalocarpa, Racinaea rothschuhiana, Racinaea sanctae-martae, Racinaea schumanniana, Racinaea seemannii, Racinaea sinuosa, Racinaea spiculosa, Racinaea steyermarkii,

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Michael A. Spencer (1956-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Spencer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:970607-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].