Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
403380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Biol. Skr. 13(4): 250 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402712

Common Names

  • Rochelia pygmaea
  • Coral Plant
  • Coral Flower

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Description

Rochelia pygmaea (also called Pygmy Rochelia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic plant with a slender stem and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rochelia pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rochelia pygmaea has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rochelia pygmaea is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Rochelia pygmaea

Rochelia pygmaea is native to South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, near rivers and streams, and in wet areas.

Rochelia pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rochelia pygmaea?

Rochelia pygmaea

What are the common names of Rochelia pygmaea?

Pygmaea, Pygmaea, and Pygmaea

What is the natural habitat of Rochelia pygmaea?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:120569-1: Based on the initial data import