Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spruce ex K.Schum.) Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17(1): 285 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000311290
Common Names
- Sipaneopsis rupicola
- Rupicola Sipaneopsis
- Sipaneopsis Rupicola
Synonyms
- Rondeletia rupicola Spruce ex K.Schum. [valid]
- Rondeletia rupicola chiribiquetana R.E.Schult. [valid]
- Sipanea rupicola Spruce ex K.Schum. [unknown]
Description
Sipaneopsis pacimonensis (also called Sipaneopsis pacimonensis, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to Brazil. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Sipaneopsis rupicola is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sipaneopsis rupicola is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sipaneopsis rupicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, bright location to ensure successful cultivation.
Where to Find Sipaneopsis rupicola
Sipaneopsis rupicola can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Sipaneopsis rupicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sipaneopsis rupicola?
Sipaneopsis rupicola
What type of plant is Sipaneopsis rupicola?
A shrub
Where is Sipaneopsis rupicola found?
South America
Species in the Sipaneopsis genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,