Tropidocarpum californicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californicum
ID:
1270936
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Al-Shehbaz) Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 393 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270274
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tropidocarpum californicum (also called Tropidocarpum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has small, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in humid, temperate forests and is often found in the understory of larger trees.
Uses & Benefits
Tropidocarpum californicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tropidocarpum californicum are small, white and have four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a reddish stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tropidocarpum californicum is a perennial plant native to California. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a stem cutting of around 5 cm in length and allow it to dry out for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. It should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered sparingly.
Where to Find Tropidocarpum californicum
Tropidocarpum californicum can be found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Tropidocarpum californicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tropidocarpum californicum?
Tropidocarpum californicum
What is the common name of Tropidocarpum californicum?
Californicum Palm
Where is Tropidocarpum californicum native to?
California
Species in the Tropidocarpum 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50245426: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.