Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rupicola
ID:
1334852

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Syme) Mezhenskyj

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Netraditsini plodoy kul'turi : 28 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347306

Common Names

  • Aria rupicola
  • Rupicola Aria
  • Rupicola-Leaved Aria

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Description

Aria rupicola (also called 'Rock aria', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the Western Ghats and other mountainous regions of India.

Uses & Benefits

Aria rupicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aria rupicola is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aria rupicola is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Aria rupicola

Aria rupicola can be found in the mountains of India.

Aria rupicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aria rupicola?

Aria rupicola

What is the common name of Aria rupicola?

Rock-dwelling Aria

What is the family of Aria rupicola?

Asteraceae

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

John Thomas Irvine Boswell Syme (1822-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Syme' in the authors string.
Volodymyr Mykolaiovych Mezhenskyj: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mezhenskyj' in the authors string.