Status:
valid
Authors:
(Leme) Leme, S.Heller & Zizka
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 318: 70 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425192
Common Names
- Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii
- Pseudoglaziovii Rokautskyia
- Pseudoglaziovii Plant
Description
Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii (also called Pseudoglaziovii Rokautskyia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in habitats such as montane forests. It is a perennial herb with a thick, fleshy stem and ovate leaves. The flowers are white, with a yellow throat.
Uses & Benefits
Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii 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 pseudoglaziovii 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 pseudoglaziovii can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil and propagated by division or seed.
Where to Find Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii
Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii is native to Brazil.
Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii?
Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii
What type of plant is Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii?
A shrub
Where is Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii 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:77176559-1: 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].