Status:
valid
Authors:
(Leme) Leme, S.Heller & Zizka
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 318: 70 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425185
Common Names
- Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi
- Roberto-Kautskyi Rokautskyia
- Roberto-Kautskyi Plant
Uses & Benefits
Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi 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 roberto-kautskyi is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic plant that grows in moist, humid environments. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi
Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi is native to Brazil.
Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi?
Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi
What type of plant is Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi?
Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi found?
Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi is native to Brazil.
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:77176562-1: 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].