Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
ksu
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 22: 310 (1976 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462367
Common Names
- Rhamnidium brevifolium
- Brevifolium Rhamnidium
- Short-leaved Rhamnidium
Description
Rhamnidium brevifolium (also called short-leaved rhamnidium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South America and is found in moist, disturbed soils.
Uses & Benefits
Rhamnidium brevifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhamnidium brevifolium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhamnidium brevifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer.
Where to Find Rhamnidium brevifolium
Rhamnidium brevifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific.
Rhamnidium brevifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhamnidium brevifolium?
Rhamnidium brevifolium
What is the common name of Rhamnidium brevifolium?
Brevifolium Rhamnidium
What type of plant is Rhamnidium brevifolium?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Rhamnidium genus
Rhamnidium brevifolium,
Rhamnidium dictyophyllum,
Rhamnidium ellipticum,
Rhamnidium nipense,
Rhamnidium pruinosum,
Rhamnidium shaferi,
Rhamnidium elaeocarpum,
Rhamnidium glabrum,
Rhamnidium hasslerianum,
Rhamnidium molle,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,