Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
ellipticum
ID:
463039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 42: 516 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462371

Common Names

  • Rhamnidium ellipticum
  • Ellipticum Rhamnidium
  • Elliptic Rhamnidium

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Synonyms

  • Rhamnidium sulcinerve Urb. [unknown]

Description

Rhamnidium ellipticum (also called elliptic 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 ellipticum 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 ellipticum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnidium ellipticum 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 ellipticum

Rhamnidium ellipticum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Rhamnidium ellipticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnidium ellipticum?

Rhamnidium ellipticum

What is the common name of Rhamnidium ellipticum?

Ellipticum Rhamnidium

What type of plant is Rhamnidium ellipticum?

Herbaceous perennial

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,

References

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Percy Wilson (1879-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:218920-2: Based on the initial data import