Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
confusum
ID:
734105

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greuter & Burdet

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 13: 94 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733438



Common Names

  • Quidproquo confusum
  • Confused Quidproquo
  • Confusum Quidproquo


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Synonyms

  • Raphanus confusus (Greuter & Burdet) Al-Shehbaz & S.I.Warwick [unknown]

Description

Quidproquo confusum (also called Confused Quidproquo, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a rosette of basal leaves and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its flowers are bell-shaped and pink or white in color. It is found in temperate grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Quidproquo confusum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Quidproquo confusum are white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quidproquo confusum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa, and is hardy to USDA zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Quidproquo confusum

Quidproquo confusum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Quidproquo confusum FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Quidproquo confusum?

Quidproquo confusum prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of soil does Quidproquo confusum prefer?

Quidproquo confusum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Quidproquo confusum need?

Quidproquo confusum needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Quidproquo genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Hervé Maurice Burdet (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burdet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907583-1: Based on the initial data import