Caperonia corchoroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corchoroides
ID:
801960
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 153 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801294
Common Names
- Caperonia corchoroides
- Corchorus-like Caperonia
- Corchorus-like Waterlily
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Caperonia corchoroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Caperonia corchoroides has white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Caperonia corchoroides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Caperonia corchoroides
Caperonia corchoroides is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Caperonia corchoroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia corchoroides?
Caperonia corchoroides
What is the common name of Caperonia corchoroides?
Caperonia
Where is Caperonia corchoroides 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-33969: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.