Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Beier & Thulin
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 240: 31 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464792
Common Names
- Roepera glauca
- Glaucous Roepera
- Glaucous Roepera
Description
Roepera glauca (also called 'Glaucous Roepera', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and meadows. It is a small plant, growing up to 30 cm tall.
Uses & Benefits
Roepera glauca is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. Its timber is used for making furniture and musical instruments. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roepera glauca has small, white flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roepera glauca is an annual plant that can reach up to 12 inches in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Roepera glauca
Roepera glauca is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Roepera glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roepera glauca?
Roepera glauca
What is the common name of Roepera glauca?
Glaucous roepera
What is the natural habitat of Roepera glauca?
Roepera glauca is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Species in the Roepera genus
Roepera ammophila,
Roepera apiculata,
Roepera confluens,
Roepera eichleri,
Roepera divaricata,
Roepera debilis,
Roepera cuneifolia,
Roepera crenata,
Roepera angustifolia,
Roepera cordifolia,
Roepera compressa,
Roepera botulifolia,
Roepera aurantiaca,
Roepera crassissima,
Roepera halophila,
Roepera flava,
Roepera flexuosa,
Roepera foetida,
Roepera fruticulosa,
Roepera fulva,
Roepera iodocarpa,
Roepera glauca,
Roepera billardierei,
Roepera hirticaulis,
Roepera horrida,
Roepera howittii,
Roepera humillima,
Roepera hybrida,
Roepera fuscata,
Roepera eremaea,
Roepera emarginata,
Roepera kochii,
Roepera teretifolia,
Roepera rogersii,
Roepera rowelliae,
Roepera schreiberiana,
Roepera sessilifolia,
Roepera similis,
Roepera incrustata,
Roepera spinosa,
Roepera pygmaea,
Roepera tesquorum,
Roepera tetraptera,
Roepera sphaerocarpa,
Roepera microphylla,
Roepera leptopetala,
Roepera leucoclada,
Roepera lichtensteiniana,
Roepera lobulata,
Roepera macrocarpos,
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
Balanites aegyptiaca,
Balanites angolensis,
Balanites glabra,
Balanites maughamii,
Balanites pedicellaris,
Balanites rotundifolia,
Balanites roxburghii,
Balanites triflora,
Balanites wilsoniana,
Balanites aegyptiacus,
Balanites wilsonianus,
Bulnesia chilensis,
Bulnesia foliosa,
Bulnesia retamo,
Bulnesia rivas-martinezii,
Bulnesia schichendanzii,
Bulnesia schickendantzii,
Guaiacum coulteri,
Guaiacum officinale,
Guaiacum palmeri,
Guaiacum sanctum,
Guaiacum unijugum,
Guaiacum nellii,
Kallstroemia pubescens,
Kallstroemia maxima,
Kallstroemia californica,
Kallstroemia grandiflora,
Kallstroemia hirsutissima,
Kallstroemia parviflora,
Kallstroemia perennans,
Kallstroemia adscendens,
Kallstroemia tucumanensis,
Kallstroemia tribuloides,
Kallstroemia incana,
Kallstroemia rosei,
Kallstroemia boliviana,
Kallstroemia pennellii,
Kallstroemia peninsularis,
Kallstroemia standleyi,
Kallstroemia mexicana,
Kallstroemia curta,
Kallstroemia hintonii,
Kelleronia gillettiae,
Kelleronia splendens,
Kelleronia revoilii,
Larrea simulans,
Larrea ameghinoi,
Larrea divaricata,
Larrea cuneifolia,
Larrea nitida,