Caperonia langsdorffii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
langsdorffii
ID:
802168
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 319 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801502
Common Names
- Caperonia Langsdorffii
- Langsdorff's Caperonia
- Caperonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia langsdorffii (also called Langsdorff's Caperonia, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, light green leaves that form a rosette and can reach up to 15 cm in length. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on the branches of trees.
Uses & Benefits
Caperonia langsdorffii 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
Caperonia langsdorffii has small, yellow-green flowers with long stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caperonia langsdorffii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Caperonia langsdorffii
Caperonia langsdorffii can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Brazil.
Caperonia langsdorffii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia langsdorffii?
Caperonia langsdorffii
What type of plant is Caperonia langsdorffii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.
Where is Caperonia langsdorffii found?
It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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-33989: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.