Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
kleinii
ID:
412303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 61 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411635

Common Names

  • Toxocarpus kleinii
  • Klein's Toxocarpus
  • Toxocarpus

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Synonyms

  • Secamone kleinii (Wight & Arn.) K.Schum. [unknown]

Description

Toxocarpus kleinii (also called Klein's toxocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Toxocarpus kleinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Toxocarpus kleinii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, thin stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Toxocarpus kleinii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided carefully, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Toxocarpus kleinii

Toxocarpus kleinii is native to the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Toxocarpus kleinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Toxocarpus kleinii?

Toxocarpus kleinii

What is the common name of Toxocarpus kleinii?

Klein's toxocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Toxocarpus kleinii?

It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102217-1: Based on the initial data import