Status:
valid
Authors:
Cocucci
Source:
tro
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 1: 249 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001265599
Common Names
- Ruprechtia Standleyana
- Standleyana Bush
- Standleyana Tree
Description
Ruprechtia standleyana (also called Standley's ruprechtia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with simple, opposite, and deciduous leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include tropical moist lowland forests and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ruprechtia standleyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in some areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruprechtia standleyana has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruprechtia standleyana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Ruprechtia standleyana
Ruprechtia standleyana is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ruprechtia standleyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruprechtia standleyana?
Ruprechtia standleyana
What is the common name of Ruprechtia standleyana?
Ruprechtia standleyana
What is the natural habitat of Ruprechtia standleyana?
Tropical forests
Species in the Ruprechtia genus
Ruprechtia apurensis,
Ruprechtia obidensis,
Ruprechtia laxiflora,
Ruprechtia curranii,
Ruprechtia coriacea,
Ruprechtia costata,
Ruprechtia howardiana,
Ruprechtia pallida,
Ruprechtia ramiflora,
Ruprechtia scandens,
Ruprechtia tangarana,
Ruprechtia tenuiflora,
Ruprechtia cruegeri,
Ruprechtia apetala,
Ruprechtia brachysepala,
Ruprechtia brachystachya,
Ruprechtia chiapensis,
Ruprechtia glauca,
Ruprechtia lundii,
Ruprechtia jamesonii,
Ruprechtia salicifolia,
Ruprechtia cumingii,
Ruprechtia fusca,
Ruprechtia exploratricis,
Ruprechtia standleyana,
Ruprechtia maracensis,
Ruprechtia peruviana,
Ruprechtia laurifolia,
Ruprechtia zernyi,
Ruprechtia nicaraguensis,
Ruprechtia costaricensis,
Ruprechtia paranensis,
Ruprechtia carina,
Ruprechtia albida,
Ruprechtia obovata,
Ruprechtia aperta,
Ruprechtia laevigata,
Ruprechtia latifunda,
Ruprechtia crenata,
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,