Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
rhodoptera
ID:
1306060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex A.W.Benn.) J.F.B.Pastore & J.R.Abbott

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. : 810 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318514

Common Names

  • Asemeia rhodoptera
  • Rhodoptera Asemeia
  • Rhodoptera's Asemeia

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Description

Asemeia rhodoptera (also called 'Rose-winged Asemeia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species native to Brazil. It grows in moist habitats, such as riverbanks and wetlands, and has a spreading habit. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are small and white.

Uses & Benefits

Asemeia rhodoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asemeia rhodoptera has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asemeia rhodoptera 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 Asemeia rhodoptera

Asemeia rhodoptera is native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest.

Asemeia rhodoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asemeia rhodoptera?

Asemeia rhodoptera

What is the common name of Asemeia rhodoptera?

Rhodoptera

Where does Asemeia rhodoptera grow?

It is native to Brazil

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Alfred William Bennett (1833-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.Benn.' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.
J.Richard Abbott (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Abbott' in the authors string.