Calycopeplus marginatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marginatus
ID:
782683
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 53 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782016
Common Names
- Calycopeplus Marginatus
- Margined Calycopeplus
- Margined-leaf Calycopeplus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calycopeplus marginatus (also called Margined Calycopeplus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats and has small, white flowers and oblong, green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Calycopeplus marginatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The wood is used for firewood and fence posts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calycopeplus marginatus has small yellow flowers with a black center and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a light green hue. The seeds are small and black.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calycopeplus marginatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Calycopeplus marginatus
Calycopeplus marginatus is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Calycopeplus marginatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calycopeplus marginatus?
Calycopeplus marginatus
What is the common name of Calycopeplus marginatus?
Margined Bottlebrush
Where is Calycopeplus marginatus native to?
Australia
Species in the Calycopeplus genus
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-32050: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.