Caperonia buettneriacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buettneriacea
ID:
801888
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 320 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801222
Common Names
- Caperonia buettneriacea
- Buettner's Caperonia
- Buettner's Waterlily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia buettneriacea (also called Buettneriacea 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 buettneriacea is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caperonia buettneriacea is white and tubular, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caperonia buettneriacea is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and a slightly acidic pH. It should be grown in a sunny area and watered regularly. It can also be grown in a greenhouse or container.
Where to Find Caperonia buettneriacea
Caperonia buettneriacea is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Caperonia buettneriacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia buettneriacea?
Caperonia buettneriacea
What is the common name of Caperonia buettneriacea?
Buettneriacea Caperonia
What is the natural habitat of Caperonia buettneriacea?
Tropical rainforests of 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-33962: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.