Rhopalocarpus excelsus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
excelsus
ID:
628311
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
iplants
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 2: 258 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627643
Common Names
- Excellent Rhopalocarpus
- Excellent Rhopalocarp
- Excellent Rhopalocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhopalocarpus excelsus (also called Excelsus Rhopalocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub found in the western United States. It has a single stem, and its leaves are ovate and have a white midrib. It is native to the western United States and grows in dry, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Rhopalocarpus excelsus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It can also be used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhopalocarpus excelsus has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhopalocarpus excelsus is a perennial plant that grows in dry, sandy soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rhopalocarpus excelsus
Rhopalocarpus excelsus is native to the western United States, including California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in open woodlands and chaparral.
Rhopalocarpus excelsus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhopalocarpus excelsus?
Rhopalocarpus excelsus
What is the common name of Rhopalocarpus excelsus?
Tall Rhopalocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Rhopalocarpus excelsus?
Dry, rocky slopes and flats in the Great Basin Desert
Species in the Rhopalocarpus genus
Species in the Sphaerosepalaceae family
Dialyceras coriaceum, Dialyceras discolor, Dialyceras parvifolium, Rhopalocarpus crassinervius, Rhopalocarpus undulatus, Rhopalocarpus macrorhamnifolius, Rhopalocarpus coriaceus, Rhopalocarpus parvifolius, Rhopalocarpus binervius, Rhopalocarpus excelsus, Rhopalocarpus louvelii, Rhopalocarpus alternifolius, Rhopalocarpus similis, Rhopalocarpus triplinervius, Rhopalocarpus longipetiolatus, Rhopalocarpus thouarsianus, Rhopalocarpus suarezensis, Rhopalocarpus lucidus, Rhopalocarpus mollis, Rhopalocarpus randrianaivoi,
References
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.