Caperonia palustris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustris
ID:
802302
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Remarq. Bresil 245.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801636
Common Names
- Marsh Caperonia
- Marsh False Rosemary
- Marsh Wild Sage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia palustris (also called Marsh Caperonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has slender stems and narrow, linear leaves. It prefers wet, marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Caperonia palustris is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caperonia palustris has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a dense, terminal cluster. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caperonia palustris is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full to partial sun. It can be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as it is slow to germinate.
Where to Find Caperonia palustris
Caperonia palustris is native to South America and can be found in moist, tropical forests.
Caperonia palustris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia palustris?
Caperonia palustris
What is the common name of Caperonia palustris?
Marsh Caperonia
What type of plant is Caperonia palustris?
Perennial shrub
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-34002: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.