Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 152 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403818
Common Names
- Roupala ferruginea
- Rusty Roupala
- Rusty-leaved Roupala
Synonyms
- Panopsis ferruginea (Kunth) Pittier [unknown]
- Andriapetalum ferrugineum Meisn. [unknown]
- Roupala varelana Diels ex J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
Description
Roupala ferruginea (also called 'Rusty Roupala', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady places in the understory of forests, in grasslands, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Roupala ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roupala ferruginea has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular seed with a wrinkled surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roupala ferruginea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate short periods of flooding. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Where to Find Roupala ferruginea
Roupala ferruginea can be found in the tropical forests of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Roupala ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roupala ferruginea?
Roupala ferruginea
What is the common name of Roupala ferruginea?
No common name
Where is Roupala ferruginea native to?
Mexico
Species in the Roupala genus
Roupala obtusata,
Roupala ferruginea,
Roupala cearaensis,
Roupala cordifolia,
Roupala glaberrima,
Roupala gracilis,
Roupala barnettiae,
Roupala meisneri,
Roupala monosperma,
Roupala montana,
Roupala minima,
Roupala pseudocordata,
Roupala tobagensis,
Roupala sculpta,
Roupala suaveolens,
Roupala sororopana,
Roupala brachybotrys,
Roupala consimilis,
Roupala diversifolia,
Roupala dolichopoda,
Roupala jelskii,
Roupala loxensis,
Roupala lucens,
Roupala pallida,
Roupala spicata,
Roupala thomesiana,
Roupala dielsii,
Roupala percoriacea,
Roupala mayana,
Roupala sphenophyllum,
Roupala steinbachii,
Roupala pachypoda,
Roupala filiflora,
Roupala nitida,
Roupala asplenioides,
Roupala caparoensis,
Roupala paulensis,
Roupala longepetiolata,
Roupala plinervia,
Roupala mexicana,
Roupala nonscripta,
Roupala psilocarpa,
Roupala schulzii,
Roupala sessiliflora,
Species in the Proteaceae family
Acidonia microcarpa,
Adenanthos acanthophyllus,
Adenanthos apiculatus,
Adenanthos argyreus,
Adenanthos barbigerus,
Adenanthos cacomorphus,
Adenanthos cuneatus,
Adenanthos cunninghamii,
Adenanthos cygnorum,
Adenanthos detmoldii,
Adenanthos dobagii,
Adenanthos dobsonii,
Adenanthos drummondii,
Adenanthos ellipticus,
Adenanthos eyrei,
Adenanthos filifolius,
Adenanthos flavidiflorus,
Adenanthos forrestii,
Adenanthos glabrescens,
Adenanthos gracilipes,
Adenanthos ileticos,
Adenanthos intermedius,
Adenanthos intricatus,
Adenanthos labillardierei,
Adenanthos linearis,
Adenanthos macropodianus,
Adenanthos meisneri,
Adenanthos obovatus,
Adenanthos oreophilus,
Adenanthos pamelus,
Adenanthos pungens,
Adenanthos sericeus,
Adenanthos strictus,
Adenanthos teges,
Adenanthos terminalis,
Adenanthos velutinus,
Adenanthos venosus,
Agastachys odorata,
Alloxylon brachycarpum,
Alloxylon flammeum,
Alloxylon pinnatum,
Alloxylon wickhamii,
Athertonia diversifolia,
Aulax cancellata,
Aulax pallasia,
Aulax umbellata,
Austromuellera trinervia,
Austromuellera valida,
Banksia acanthopoda,
Banksia acuminata,