Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
leucocarpa
ID:
363390

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) H.Pfeiff.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 346 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362722



Common Names

  • White-fruited Costularia
  • White-fruited Costularia Bush
  • White-fruited Costularia Shrub


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Description

Costularia leucocarpa (also called White-Fruited Costularia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Costularia leucocarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costularia leucocarpa is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costularia leucocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Costularia leucocarpa

Costularia leucocarpa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and Algeria.

Costularia leucocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costularia leucocarpa?

Costularia leucocarpa

What is the common name of Costularia leucocarpa?

White-fruited Costularia

What is the natural habitat of Costularia leucocarpa?

Dry grasslands, heaths, and sand dunes

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

Hans Heinrich Pfeiffer (b.1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Pfeiff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303594-1: 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].