Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
eriopodus
ID:
456489

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama & Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 12(3): 47 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455821



Common Names

  • Lagenocarpus Eriopodus
  • Eriopodus Lagenocarpus
  • Lagenocarpus


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Description

Lagenocarpus eriopodus (also called Giant Thryallis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 6 m tall, native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It is found in dry and moist forests, and in cerrado and caatinga vegetation.

Uses & Benefits

Lagenocarpus eriopodus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lagenocarpus eriopodus is small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lagenocarpus eriopodus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.

Where to Find Lagenocarpus eriopodus

Lagenocarpus eriopodus is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Lagenocarpus eriopodus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lagenocarpus eriopodus?

Lagenocarpus eriopodus

What is the common name of Lagenocarpus eriopodus?

Eriopodus lagenocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Lagenocarpus eriopodus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:134840-2: 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].