Caperonia cordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
801970
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Remarq. Brésil : 245 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801304
Common Names
- Caperonia cordata
- Cordata Caperonia
- Caperonia Cordata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia cordata (also called Heart-Leaved Caperonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to tropical South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caperonia cordata 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 cordata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caperonia cordata 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 cordata
Caperonia cordata can be found in Brazil.
Caperonia cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia cordata?
Caperonia cordata
What type of plant is Caperonia cordata?
A shrub
Where is Caperonia cordata found?
South America
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-33970: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.