Rugoloa pilosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Zuloaga
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 300: 2164 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341228
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rugoloa pilosa (also called Hairy Rugoloa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rugoloa pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rugoloa pilosa has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rugoloa pilosa is an easy-to-grow, shade-loving plant that prefers a moist, well-draining soil. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a potting mix that is kept moist. The cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Rugoloa pilosa
Rugoloa pilosa is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Rugoloa pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rugoloa pilosa?
Rugoloa pilosa
What are the common names of Rugoloa pilosa?
Pilose Rugoloa
What is the natural habitat of Rugoloa pilosa?
It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas
Species in the Rugoloa genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144198-1: 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].