Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
597103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Cucurb. Nouv. 2: 29 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000596435



Common Names

  • Ceratosanthes tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Hook Grass
  • Tomentosa Grass


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Synonyms

  • Ceratosanthes tomentosa subnuda Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Ceratosanthes tomentosa (also called Woolly Climbing-Oxalis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous climber native to South America. It has trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist and shady places, such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ceratosanthes tomentosa is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional Aboriginal medicine for treating digestive disorders and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceratosanthes tomentosa has small, white flowers with four petals and a prominent central stamen. The seed is a small, black, round nut, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceratosanthes tomentosa is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 10 cm tall. The herb should be mowed regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Ceratosanthes tomentosa

Ceratosanthes tomentosa is native to eastern Australia.

Ceratosanthes tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceratosanthes tomentosa?

Ceratosanthes tomentosa

What is the common name of Ceratosanthes tomentosa?

Tomentosa

What is the natural habitat of Ceratosanthes tomentosa?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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