Caperonia gardneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
802045
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 321 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801379
Common Names
- Gardner's Caperonia
- Gardner's Caperonia Bush
- Gardner's Caperonia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia gardneri (also called Gardner's 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 gardneri is used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have calming and soothing effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caperonia gardneri is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling has a long stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caperonia gardneri is a species of evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Caperonia gardneri
Caperonia gardneri is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Caperonia gardneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia gardneri?
Caperonia gardneri
What is the common name of Caperonia gardneri?
Caperonia
What is the family of Caperonia gardneri?
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-33977: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.