Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
brachypodus
ID:
668440

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 28: 231 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667772



Common Names

  • Actinostemon brachypodus
  • Brachypodus Actinostemon
  • Brachypodus


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Synonyms

  • Sebastiania brachypoda C.Wright [unknown]
  • Ateramnus brachypodus (Griseb.) Rothm. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria brachyandra Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria brachypoda Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gymnanthes brachypoda Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Actinostemon brachypodus (also called Short-stalked Actinostemon, among many other common names) is a small tree with a dense, spreading crown. It is native to New Guinea and is found in rainforest, monsoon forest, and sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Actinostemon brachypodus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinostemon brachypodus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have two cotyledons, which are oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinostemon brachypodus is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 6 m tall. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Actinostemon brachypodus

Actinostemon brachypodus can be found in Central and South America.

Actinostemon brachypodus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinostemon brachypodus?

Actinostemon brachypodus

What is the common name of Actinostemon brachypodus?

Brachypodus

How tall does Actinostemon brachypodus grow?

Up to 18 m tall

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2789: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.