Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
rohan-estyi
ID:
1412133

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Proctor, Aguirre-Santoro & K.Campbell) Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 638 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424598

Common Names

  • Wittmackia rohan-estyi
  • Rohan-Esty's Wittmackia
  • Rohan-Esty-Leaf Wittmackia

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Description

Wittmackia rohan-estyi (also called 'Rohan-Estyi Wittmackia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Wittmackia rohan-estyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wittmackia rohan-estyi has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wittmackia rohan-estyi is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Wittmackia rohan-estyi

Wittmackia rohan-estyi can be found in the tropical forests of Central America.

Wittmackia rohan-estyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wittmackia rohan-estyi?

Wittmackia rohan-estyi

What is the common name of Wittmackia rohan-estyi?

Rohan-Esty's Wittmackia

Where is Wittmackia rohan-estyi found?

Wittmackia rohan-estyi is found in the Caribbean region.

Species in the Wittmackia genus

Wittmackia lingulata, Wittmackia patentissima, Wittmackia pendulispica, Wittmackia tentaculifera, Wittmackia ituberaensis, Wittmackia jamaicana, Wittmackia laesslei, Wittmackia laevigata, Wittmackia lingulatoides, Wittmackia maranguapensis, Wittmackia mesoamericana, Wittmackia negrilensis, Wittmackia penduliflora, Wittmackia gregaria, Wittmackia pernambucentris, Wittmackia polycephala, Wittmackia portoricensis, Wittmackia rohan-estyi, Wittmackia spinulosa, Wittmackia sulbahianensis, Wittmackia turbinocalyx, Wittmackia neoregelioides, Wittmackia antillana, Wittmackia abbreviata, Wittmackia altocaririensis, Wittmackia inermis, Wittmackia limae, Wittmackia bicolor, Wittmackia brasiliensis, Wittmackia burle-marxii, Wittmackia carvalhoi, Wittmackia caymanensis, Wittmackia distans, Wittmackia eriostachya, Wittmackia fawcettii, Wittmackia froesii, Wittmackia amorimii, Wittmackia urbaniana, Wittmackia andersoniana, Wittmackia canaliculata, Wittmackia linharesiorum, Wittmackia incompta, Wittmackia silvana, Wittmackia viridostigma,

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

George Richardson Proctor (1920-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proctor' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
Keron C. St. E. Campbell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Campbell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165584-1: 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].