Rokautskyia scaposa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaposa
ID:
1412734
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Pereira) Leme, S.Heller & Zizka
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 318: 70 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425199
Common Names
- Rokautskyia scaposa
- Scaposa Rokautskyia
- Scaposa Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rokautskyia scaposa (also called Scapose Rokautskyia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in habitats such as montane forests. It is a perennial herb with a thick, fleshy stem and ovate leaves. The flowers are white, with a yellow throat.
Uses & Benefits
Rokautskyia scaposa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rokautskyia scaposa is a white color and has a sweet smell. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rokautskyia scaposa can be cultivated in moist, well-drained soil and propagated by division or seed.
Where to Find Rokautskyia scaposa
Rokautskyia scaposa is native to Brazil.
Rokautskyia scaposa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rokautskyia scaposa?
Rokautskyia scaposa
What type of plant is Rokautskyia scaposa?
A shrub
Where is Rokautskyia scaposa native to?
India
Species in the Rokautskyia genus
Rokautskyia roberto-kautskyi, Rokautskyia aracruzensis, Rokautskyia caulescens, Rokautskyia odoratissima, Rokautskyia pseudoglaziovii, Rokautskyia pseudoscaposa, Rokautskyia sanctaluciae, Rokautskyia whitmanii, Rokautskyia scaposa, Rokautskyia exaltata, Rokautskyia fernseeoides, Rokautskyia latifolia, Rokautskyia leuzingerae, Rokautskyia microglazioui,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Edmundo Pereira (1914-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pereira' in the authors string.
Georg Zizka (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zizka' in the authors string.
Sascha Heller: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Heller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176564-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].