Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ruspolii
ID:
1092134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Annuario Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 7: 31 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091472

Common Names

  • Pterodiscus ruspolii
  • Ruspolii Pterodiscus
  • Pterodiscus Ruspolii

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Description

Pterodiscus ruspolii (also called 'Ruspol's Pterodiscus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in rocky soils in mountainous areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pterodiscus ruspolii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a source of food and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pterodiscus ruspolii is white and has five petals. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pterodiscus ruspolii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Pterodiscus ruspolii

Pterodiscus ruspolii is native to Africa.

Species in the Pedaliaceae family

Dewinteria petrophila, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Holubia saccata, Linariopsis prostrata, Linariopsis chevalieri, Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus, Pedalium murex, Pterodiscus speciosus, Pterodiscus undulatus, Pterodiscus aurantiacus, Pterodiscus brasiliensis, Pterodiscus saccatus, Pterodiscus luridus, Pterodiscus ngamicus, Pterodiscus purpureus, Pterodiscus elliottii, Pterodiscus coeruleus, Pterodiscus angustifolius, Pterodiscus ruspolii, Pterodiscus kellerianus, Pterodiscus makatiniensis, Pterodiscus cinnabarinus, Pterodiscus somanei, Rogeria adenophylla, Sesamothamnus guerichii, Sesamothamnus benguellensis, Sesamothamnus lugardii, Sesamothamnus rivae, Sesamothamnus busseanus, Sesamum schinzianum, Sesamum radiatum, Sesamum rigidum, Sesamum pedalioides, Sesamum lepidotum, Sesamum triphyllum, Sesamum prostratum, Sesamum indicum, Sesamum alatum, Sesamum angolense, Sesamum angustifolium, Sesamum calycinum, Sesamum latifolium, Sesamum abbreviatum, Sesamum capense, Sesamum marlothii, Sesamum parviflorum, Sesamum rosaceum, Sesamum imperatricis, Sesamum senecioides,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:675921-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].