Status:
valid
Authors:
(I.Ramírez) Leme, S.Heller & Zizka
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 318: 69 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425188
Common Names
- Rokautskyia caulescens
- Caulescens Rokautskyia
- Caulescens Plant
Uses & Benefits
Rokautskyia caulescens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rokautskyia caulescens is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rokautskyia caulescens can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil and propagated by division or seed.
Where to Find Rokautskyia caulescens
Rokautskyia caulescens is native to Brazil.
Rokautskyia caulescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rokautskyia caulescens?
Rokautskyia caulescens
What type of plant is Rokautskyia caulescens?
A shrub
Where is Rokautskyia caulescens native to?
India
Species in the Rokautskyia genus
Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi,
Rokautskyia aracruzensis,
Rokautskyia caulescens,
Rokautskyia odoratissima,
Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii,
Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa,
Rokautskyia sanctaluciae,
Rokautskyia whitmanii,
Rokautskyia scaposa,
Rokautskyia exaltata,
Rokautskyia fernseeoides,
Rokautskyia latifolia,
Rokautskyia leuzingerae,
Rokautskyia microglazioui,
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
Sascha Heller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Heller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176551-1: 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].