Status:
valid
Authors:
Toscano
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 8(2): 103 (1993).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294973
Common Names
- Rauhiella silvana
- Rauhiella Palm
- Rauhiella
Synonyms
- Rauhiella ornata F.E.L.Miranda [unknown]
Description
Rauhiella silvana (also called Silvana 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 silvana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rauhiella silvana 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 silvana 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 silvana
Rauhiella silvana is native to Brazil.
Rauhiella silvana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rauhiella silvana?
Rauhiella silvana
What are the common names of Rauhiella silvana?
Common names include: Silvana, Silvana, and Silvana
What is the natural habitat of Rauhiella silvana?
Rauhiella silvana is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas
Species in the Rauhiella genus
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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,