Status:
valid
Authors:
Groppo, Favaretto & Fiaschi
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 167 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318379
Common Names
- Kuhlmanniodendron
- Macrocarpum Kuhlmanniodendron
- Kuhlmanniodendron Macrocarpum
Description
Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum (also called large-fruited kuhlmanniodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Brazil. It has a woody stem with two to three leaves and a single flower. It grows in open areas and in the shade of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum
Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum can be found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.
Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum?
Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum
What is the common name of Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum?
Macrocarpum
What is the natural habitat of Kuhlmanniodendron macrocarpum?
Tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America
Species in the Kuhlmanniodendron genus
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Caloncoba brevipes,
Caloncoba crepiniana,
Caloncoba echinata,
Caloncoba flagelliflora,
Caloncoba gilgiana,
Caloncoba glauca,
Caloncoba lophocarpa,
Caloncoba subtomentosa,
Caloncoba suffruticosa,
Caloncoba welwitschii,
Camptostylus kivuensis,
Camptostylus mannii,
Camptostylus ovalis,
Carpotroche amazonica,
Carpotroche brasiliensis,
Carpotroche criapidentata,
Carpotroche froesiana,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche integrifolia,
Carpotroche longifolia,
Carpotroche pacifica,
Carpotroche platyptera,
Carpotroche ramosii,
Carpotroche surinamensis,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche crispidentata,
Carpotroche caceresiae,
Ceratiosicyos laevis,
Chiangiodendron mexicanum,
Chlorocarpa pentaschista,
Dasylepis blackii,
Dasylepis eggelingii,
Dasylepis integra,
Dasylepis racemosa,
Dasylepis seretii,
Dasylepis thomasii,
Eleutherandra pes-cervi,
Erythrospermum acuminatissimum,
Erythrospermum ampullaceum,
Erythrospermum boivinianum,
Erythrospermum candidum,
Erythrospermum capitatum,
Erythrospermum coffeaefolium,
Erythrospermum corymbosum,
Erythrospermum crassipes,