Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 67: 29 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001106508
Common Names
- Roupala Pallida
- Pallida Roupala
- Roupala Tree
Description
Roupala pallida (also called 'Pale Rosewood', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree in the Proteaceae family. It is native to Australia, where it grows in wet sclerophyll forests and rainforests. It has a dense, conical crown and grows up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are leathery and glossy, and its flowers are yellow-green and appear in spring.
Uses & Benefits
Roupala pallida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its timber and medicinal properties. The timber is used for furniture, while the leaves and bark are used in traditional medicines for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Roupala pallida is small and white, with a delicate, feathery texture. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small, delicate, and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roupala pallida is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Layering can be done in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Roupala pallida
Roupala pallida is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru. It can be found in moist, shady areas, often near rivers and streams.
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,