Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygonata
ID:
1306150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) Zuloaga

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 300: 2164 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318604

Common Names

  • Rugoloa
  • Polygonata Rugoloa
  • Polygonata

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Description

Rugoloa polygonata (also called Polygonate Rugoloa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, and in seasonally dry forests at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Rugoloa polygonata is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rugoloa polygonata is a white color, with a short, thick stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rugoloa polygonata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Rugoloa polygonata

Rugoloa polygonata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Rugoloa polygonata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rugoloa polygonata?

Rugoloa polygonata

What are the common names of Rugoloa polygonata?

The common names of Rugoloa polygonata are not known.

What is the growth habit of Rugoloa polygonata?

Rugoloa polygonata is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' 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:77144199-1: 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].