Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
459345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Giul.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Bol. Bot. (São Paulo) 10: 21 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458677

Common Names

  • Red Silk Cotton
  • Red Cotton Tree
  • Red Kapok Tree

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Description

Leiothrix rupestris (also called Rock Thrush, among many other common names) is a small passerine bird. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in forests, woodlands, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Leiothrix rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, windbreaks, and as a source of firewood and timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leiothrix rupestris has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leiothrix rupestris can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Leiothrix rupestris

Leiothrix rupestris can be found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

Leiothrix rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leiothrix rupestris?

Leiothrix rupestris

What is the common name of Leiothrix rupestris?

Rupestris

Where does Leiothrix rupestris grow?

Leiothrix rupestris is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Species in the Leiothrix genus

Leiothrix angustifolia, Leiothrix argentea, Leiothrix argyroderma, Leiothrix arrecta, Leiothrix beckii, Leiothrix celiae, Leiothrix cipoensis, Leiothrix crassifolia, Leiothrix curvifolia, Leiothrix distichoclada, Leiothrix echinocephala, Leiothrix flagellaris, Leiothrix flavescens, Leiothrix fluitans, Leiothrix fulgida, Leiothrix glauca, Leiothrix gomesii, Leiothrix graminea, Leiothrix hirsuta, Leiothrix linearis, Leiothrix longipes, Leiothrix luxurians, Leiothrix mucronata, Leiothrix pilulifera, Leiothrix prolifera, Leiothrix propinqua, Leiothrix rufula, Leiothrix rupestris, Leiothrix schlechtendalii, Leiothrix sclerophylla, Leiothrix sinuosa, Leiothrix spergula, Leiothrix spiralis, Leiothrix subulata, Leiothrix vivipara, Leiothrix raymondii, Leiothrix bracteosa, Leiothrix plantago, Leiothrix restingensis,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Ana Maria Giulietti (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giul.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:279385-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.