Rhaphiolepis philippinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
995731
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Vidal) Kalkman
Source:
rjp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Blumea 21: 434 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000995069
Common Names
- Rhaphiolepis philippinensis
- Philippine Hawthorn
- Indian Hawthorn
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhaphiolepis philippinensis (also called Philippine Rhaphiolepis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It is native to China and is found in rocky and scrubby habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with oval, serrated leaves and white flowers. The fruit is a red pome.
Uses & Benefits
Rhaphiolepis philippinensis is a species of flowering plant in the rose family, Rosaceae. It has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used as a ground cover and for hedging.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhaphiolepis philippinensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhaphiolepis philippinensis is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to part shade. It is best grown in well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Rhaphiolepis philippinensis
Rhaphiolepis philippinensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Species in the Rhaphiolepis genus
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
Sebastián Vidal y Soler (1842-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Vidal' in the authors string.
Cornelis Kalkman (1928-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalkman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:731422-1: Based on the initial data import