Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
tro
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. (Martius) 3(1): 39. 1829 [Jan-Jun 1829]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001064520
Common Names
- Rhytidophyllum tomentosum
- Tiger's Claw
- Furry Leaf Plant
Description
Rhytidophyllum tomentosum (also called Woolly Wrinkleleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has erect stems and is usually 30–60 cm tall. Its leaves are deeply divided into three to five lobes. It typically grows in rocky areas, on sandstone slopes and in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Rhytidophyllum tomentosum is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhytidophyllum tomentosum is a yellow or orange star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhytidophyllum tomentosum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light. Rhytidophyllum tomentosum prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Rhytidophyllum tomentosum
Rhytidophyllum tomentosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Rhytidophyllum genus
Rhytidophyllum lanatum,
Rhytidophyllum rhodocalyx,
Rhytidophyllum minus,
Rhytidophyllum mogoticola,
Rhytidophyllum petiolare,
Rhytidophyllum bicolor,
Rhytidophyllum acunae,
Rhytidophyllum asperum,
Rhytidophyllum caribaeum,
Rhytidophyllum coccineum,
Rhytidophyllum crenulatum,
Rhytidophyllum exsertum,
Rhytidophyllum onacaense,
Rhytidophyllum cumanense,
Rhytidophyllum grandiflorum,
Rhytidophyllum daisyanum,
Rhytidophyllum berteroanum,
Rhytidophyllum tomentosum,
Rhytidophyllum auriculatum,
Rhytidophyllum earlei,
Rhytidophyllum grande,
Rhytidophyllum leucomallon,
Rhytidophyllum lomense,
Rhytidophyllum rupincola,
Rhytidophyllum vernicosum,
Rhytidophyllum viscidum,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,