Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
vialis
ID:
127826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 221 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127155



Common Names

  • Vialis Calyptocarpus
  • Vialis Groundsel
  • Vialis Ragwort


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Synonyms

  • Blainvillea tampicana Benth. & Hook. [unknown]
  • Zexmenia hispidula Buckley [unknown]
  • Calyptocarpus tampicanus Small [unknown]
  • Oligogyne tampicana DC. [unknown]
  • Blainvillea tampicana (DC.) Benth. & Hook.f. [deprecated]
  • Synedrella vialis A.Gray [unknown]

Description

Calyptocarpus vialis (also called Smooth Calyptocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptocarpus vialis is a plant used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calyptocarpus vialis is white, with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm. The seed is small, dark brown, and oblong. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptocarpus vialis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will need more frequent watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year to germinate. Division is the preferred method of propagation.

Where to Find Calyptocarpus vialis

Calyptocarpus vialis is native to the Americas, from the southern United States to northern Argentina.

Calyptocarpus vialis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptocarpus vialis?

Calyptocarpus vialis

What is the common name of Calyptocarpus vialis?

Vial's calyptocarpus

What is the growth habit of Calyptocarpus vialis?

It is an annual herb

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References