Caperonia aculeolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aculeolata
ID:
801815
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 152 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801149
Common Names
- Caperonia aculeolata
- Spiny Caperonia
- Spiny-leaved Caperonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia aculeolata (also called Aculeolate Caperonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Caperonia aculeolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caperonia aculeolata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caperonia aculeolata is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Caperonia aculeolata
Caperonia aculeolata is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Caperonia aculeolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia aculeolata?
Caperonia aculeolata
What is the common name of Caperonia aculeolata?
Caperonia
Where is Caperonia aculeolata native to?
Brazil
Species in the Caperonia genus
Caperonia altissima, Caperonia capiibariensis, Caperonia aculeolata, Caperonia angustissima, Caperonia bahiensis, Caperonia buettneriacea, Caperonia castaneifolia, Caperonia castro-barrosiana, Caperonia chiltepecensis, Caperonia corchoroides, Caperonia cordata, Caperonia cubana, Caperonia fistulosa, Caperonia gardneri, Caperonia glabrata, Caperonia heteropetala, Caperonia langsdorffii, Caperonia latifolia, Caperonia latior, Caperonia linearifolia, Caperonia lutea, Caperonia multicostata, Caperonia neglecta, Caperonia palustris, Caperonia paraguayensis, Caperonia regnellii, Caperonia rutenbergii, Caperonia serrata, Caperonia similis, Caperonia stenophylla, Caperonia stuhlmannii, Caperonia subrotunda, Caperonia vellozoana, Caperonia zaponzeta,
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-33955: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.