Inversodicraea pepehabai - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pepehabai
ID:
1318155
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 71(4)-55: 3 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330609
Common Names
- Pepehabai Inversodicraea
- Inversodicraea Pepehabai
- Pepehabai Inversodicraea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Inversodicraea pepehabai (also called Pepehabai Inversodicraea, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial plant native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It has small, leathery, evergreen leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in rocky, alpine meadows and on rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Inversodicraea pepehabai is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Inversodicraea pepehabai is a small, white or pinkish-purple bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Inversodicraea pepehabai can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or autumn, and division should be done in the spring. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Inversodicraea pepehabai
Inversodicraea pepehabai is found in the tropical rainforests of East Africa.
Inversodicraea pepehabai FAQ
What is the scientific name of Inversodicraea pepehabai?
Inversodicraea pepehabai
What is the common name of Inversodicraea pepehabai?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Inversodicraea pepehabai?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia
Species in the Inversodicraea genus
Inversodicraea abbayesii, Inversodicraea cristata, Inversodicraea kamerunensis, Inversodicraea pygmaea, Inversodicraea variabilis, Inversodicraea ledermannii, Inversodicraea mortonii, Inversodicraea gabonensis, Inversodicraea boumiensis, Inversodicraea harrisii, Inversodicraea paulsitae, Inversodicraea torrei, Inversodicraea thollonii, Inversodicraea pepehabai, Inversodicraea achoundongii, Inversodicraea ntemensis, Inversodicraea cussetiana,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,
References
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60473136-2: Based on the initial data import