Status:
valid
Authors:
Pabst & Braga
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 99: 144 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294970
Common Names
- Rauhiella brasiliensis
- Rauhiella Palm
- Rauhiella
Description
Rauhiella brasiliensis (also called Brazilian rauhiella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Brazil. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rauhiella brasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used to make furniture, as an ornamental hedge, and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rauhiella brasiliensis has a small, white flower with a short, thin stem. The seed is a small, brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and thin, with a pale green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rauhiella brasiliensis is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is typically done through seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Rauhiella brasiliensis
Rauhiella brasiliensis is native to Brazil.
Rauhiella brasiliensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rauhiella brasiliensis?
Rauhiella brasiliensis
What are the common names of Rauhiella brasiliensis?
Common names include: Brasiliensis, Brasiliensis, and Brasiliensis
What is the natural habitat of Rauhiella brasiliensis?
Rauhiella brasiliensis is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas
Species in the Rauhiella genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,