Caperonia fistulosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fistulosa
ID:
802024
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beille
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 8: 73 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801358
Common Names
- Caperonia
- Fistular Caperonia
- Fistular Caperonia Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia fistulosa (also called Tube-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 fistulosa is used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Caperonia fistulosa var. pubescens J.LéonardFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caperonia fistulosa is white, with a yellow center, and the seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Caperonia fistulosa 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 semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.
Where to Find Caperonia fistulosa
Caperonia fistulosa is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Caperonia fistulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia fistulosa?
Caperonia fistulosa
What is the common name of Caperonia fistulosa?
Caperonia
What is the family of Caperonia fistulosa?
Asteraceae
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-33975: Based on the initial data import
Lucien Beille (1862-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beille' in the authors string.