Rhopalocarpus parvifolius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolius
ID:
628279
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Capuron) G.E.Schatz, Lowry & A.-E.Wolf
Source:
iplants
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 21: 120 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627611
Common Names
- Small-Leaved Rhopalocarpus
- Small-Leaved Rhopalocarp
- Small-Leaved Rhopalocarpus
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- Rhopalocarpus louvelii parvifolius Capuron [unknown]
Description
Rhopalocarpus parvifolius (also called Parvifolius 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 parvifolius 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
The flower of Rhopalocarpus parvifolius is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and green.
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Rhopalocarpus parvifolius is a perennial herb that grows in dry, sandy soils. It is native to the western United States and is found in the Great Basin, Mojave Desert, and Sonoran Desert. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rhopalocarpus parvifolius
Rhopalocarpus parvifolius 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 parvifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhopalocarpus parvifolius?
Rhopalocarpus parvifolius
What is the common name of Rhopalocarpus parvifolius?
Small-leaved Rhopalocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Rhopalocarpus parvifolius?
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
Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Anne-Elizabeth Wolf (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.-E.Wolf' in the authors string.