Rhopalopilia altescandens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altescandens
ID:
405339
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 65 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404671
Common Names
- Altescandens Rhopalopilia
- Altescandens Rhopalopilia Sedge
- Altescandens Sedge
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Rhopalopilia bequaertii (De Wild.) J.Léonard [unknown]
- Rhopalopilia poggei bequaertii De Wild. [unknown]
Description
Rhopalopilia altescandens (also called High-climbing Rhopalopilia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Rhopalopilia altescandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhopalopilia altescandens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, round and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhopalopilia altescandens is a perennial species of shrub native to South America. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Rhopalopilia altescandens
Rhopalopilia altescandens can be found in wet areas of South America.
Rhopalopilia altescandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhopalopilia altescandens?
Rhopalopilia altescandens
What is the common name of Rhopalopilia altescandens?
Altescandens Spikerush
What is the natural habitat of Rhopalopilia altescandens?
Marshes, swamps, and other wetland areas
Species in the Rhopalopilia genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis, Agonandra excelsa, Agonandra fluminensis, Agonandra goldbergiana, Agonandra macrocarpa, Agonandra obtusifolia, Agonandra ovatifolia, Agonandra peruviana, Agonandra racemosa, Agonandra silvatica, Cansjera leptostachya, Cansjera parvifolia, Cansjera rheedei, Champereia manillana, Gjellerupia papuana, Lepionurus sylvestris, Melientha suavis, Opilia campestris, Opilia amentacea, Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata, Pentarhopalopilia marquesii, Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis, Pentarhopalopilia perrieri, Rhopalopilia pallens, Rhopalopilia altescandens, Rhopalopilia hallei, Urobotrya siamensis, Urobotrya parviflora, Urobotrya longipes, Urobotrya latisquama, Urobotrya floresensis, Urobotrya congolana, Urobotrya sparsiflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2425835: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.