Cephalocarpus vareschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vareschii
ID:
1545256
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maguire) S.M.Costa
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 483: 224 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026017
Common Names
- Cephalocarpus vareschii
- Vareschii Cephalocarpus
- Cephalocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalocarpus vareschii (also called Vareschii, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to yellow in color and grow in a rosette pattern. The plant is found in moist, tropical forests and is shade-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalocarpus vareschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaedorea tacanensis has small yellow flowers that are cup-shaped and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalocarpus vareschii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Cephalocarpus vareschii
Cephalocarpus vareschii can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.
Cephalocarpus vareschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalocarpus vareschii?
Cephalocarpus vareschii
What is the common name of Cephalocarpus vareschii?
Varesch's Aralia
What is the natural habitat of Cephalocarpus vareschii?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia
Species in the Cephalocarpus genus
Cephalocarpus confertus, Cephalocarpus dracaenula, Cephalocarpus obovoideus, Cephalocarpus rigidus, Cephalocarpus glabra, Cephalocarpus neblinensis, Cephalocarpus maguireanus, Cephalocarpus vareschii, Cephalocarpus recurviglumis, Cephalocarpus montanus, Cephalocarpus longifolius, Cephalocarpus flexifolium, Cephalocarpus erectolaxus, Cephalocarpus duidae, Cephalocarpus distichus, Cephalocarpus diffusus, Cephalocarpus debilis, Cephalocarpus angustus, Cephalocarpus ptariensis, Cephalocarpus insolitus,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215822-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].