Caperonia linearifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearifolia
ID:
802226
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Remarq. Brésil : 246 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801560
Common Names
- Caperonia Linearifolia
- Linear-leaved Caperonia
- Caperonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia linearifolia (also called Linear-leaved Caperonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading habit and can reach up to 4 m in height. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers are yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in areas of high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Caperonia linearifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caperonia linearifolia 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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Caperonia linearifolia 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 linearifolia
Caperonia linearifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Caperonia linearifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia linearifolia?
Caperonia linearifolia
What is the common name of Caperonia linearifolia?
Linear-Leaved Caperonia
What is the natural habitat of Caperonia linearifolia?
Tropical rainforests
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-33995: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.