Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
radicosa
ID:
400059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Hohen.) Eggli

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bradleya 6(Suppl.): 76 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399391

Common Names

  • Rosularia Radicosa
  • Rooted Rosularia
  • Radicosa Rosularia

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Synonyms

  • Rosularia paniculata A.Berger [unknown]
  • Umbilicus paniculatus Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Sedum radicosum Boiss. & Hohen. [unknown]
  • Cotyledon paniculata O.Fedtsch. & B.Fedtsch. [unknown]

Description

Rosularia radicosa (also called 'Rooted Rosularia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rosularia radicosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rosularia radicosa has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosularia radicosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Rosularia radicosa

Rosularia radicosa can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Rosularia radicosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rosularia radicosa?

Rosularia radicosa

What is the natural habitat of Rosularia radicosa?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the average height of Rosularia radicosa?

Up to 15 meters

Species in the Crassulaceae family

Adromischus alstonii, Adromischus bicolor, Adromischus caryophyllaceus, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus cristatus, Adromischus diabolicus, Adromischus fallax, Adromischus filicaulis, Adromischus hemisphericus, Adromischus humilis, Adromischus inamoenus, Adromischus leucophyllus, Adromischus liebenbergii, Adromischus maculatus, Adromischus mammillaris, Adromischus marianae, Adromischus maximus, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus nanus, Adromischus phillipsiae, Adromischus roaneanus, Adromischus schuldtianus, Adromischus sphenophyllus, Adromischus subdistichus, Adromischus subviridis, Adromischus triflorus, Adromischus trigynus, Adromischus umbraticola, Adromischus coleorum, Adromischus cooperi, Adromischus montium-klinghardtii, Adromischus triflorus, Aeonium loartei, Aeonium uhlii, Aeonium aguajilvense, Aeonium aizoon, Aeonium anagense, Aeonium anagensis, Aeonium appendiculatum, Aeonium arboreum, Aeonium aureum, Aeonium balsamiferum, Aeonium barbatum, Aeonium beltranii, Aeonium bollei, Aeonium burchardii, Aeonium canariense, Aeonium castellodecorum, Aeonium castello-paivae, Aeonium ciliatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2416832: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.
Urs Eggli (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eggli' in the authors string.