Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
robusta
ID:
425828

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 271 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425160

Common Names

  • Floscopa robusta
  • Robust Riverweed
  • Robust Floscopa

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Synonyms

  • Dithyrocarpus robustus Seub. [unknown]

Description

Floscopa robusta (also called Robust Floscopa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Floscopa robusta is a popular ornamental plant, and is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Floscopa robusta var. robusta
Floscopa robusta var. sprucei C.B.Clarke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Floscopa robusta flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Floscopa robusta is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in warm, humid climates with temperatures ranging from 65-85°F (18-29°C). It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Floscopa robusta

Floscopa robusta can be found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Floscopa robusta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Floscopa robusta?

Floscopa robusta

What is the common name of Floscopa robusta?

Robusta Floscopa

What type of environment does Floscopa robusta thrive in?

Floscopa robusta prefers cool, humid environments with bright indirect light.

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-246202: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.