Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dunal) Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 8: 268 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000632584
Common Names
- Penduliflorum Cymbopetalum
- Cymbopetalum penduliflorum
- Penduliflorum Cymbopetalum
Synonyms
- Porcelia cinnamonema G.Don [unknown]
Description
Cymbopetalum penduliflorum (also called pendulous-flowered cymbopetalum, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to tropical America. It is a low-growing, sprawling shrub with thin stems that can reach up to 12 feet (3.6 m) in length. It is found in moist, shady, forested areas, often in association with other tropical plants.
Uses & Benefits
Cymbopetalum penduliflorum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cymbopetalum penduliflorum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cymbopetalum penduliflorum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Cymbopetalum penduliflorum
Cymbopetalum penduliflorum can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.
Cymbopetalum penduliflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cymbopetalum penduliflorum?
Cymbopetalum penduliflorum
What are the common names of Cymbopetalum penduliflorum?
Pendulous cymbopetalum
What is the native range of Cymbopetalum penduliflorum?
South America
Species in the Cymbopetalum genus
Cymbopetalum abacophyllum,
Cymbopetalum aequale,
Cymbopetalum alkekengi,
Cymbopetalum baillonii,
Cymbopetalum brasiliense,
Cymbopetalum coriaceum,
Cymbopetalum costaricense,
Cymbopetalum euneurum,
Cymbopetalum fosteri,
Cymbopetalum gracile,
Cymbopetalum hintonii,
Cymbopetalum lanugipetalum,
Cymbopetalum longipes,
Cymbopetalum loretoyacuense,
Cymbopetalum mayanum,
Cymbopetalum mirabile,
Cymbopetalum oppositiflorum,
Cymbopetalum parviflorum,
Cymbopetalum penduliflorum,
Cymbopetalum physaloides,
Cymbopetalum rugulosum,
Cymbopetalum sanchezii,
Cymbopetalum schunkei,
Cymbopetalum stenophyllum,
Cymbopetalum steyermarkii,
Cymbopetalum tessmannii,
Cymbopetalum torulosum,
Cymbopetalum costaricense,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,