Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
paraguayensis
ID:
802350

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, VI: 35 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801684



Common Names

  • Paraguayan Caperonia
  • Paraguayan False Rosemary
  • Paraguayan Wild Sage


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Description

Caperonia paraguayensis (also called Paraguayan Caperonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has slender stems and narrow, linear leaves. It prefers wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Caperonia paraguayensis has been used as a traditional medicine in South America for centuries. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It has also been used as a diuretic and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caperonia paraguayensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Caperonia paraguayensis 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 paraguayensis

Caperonia paraguayensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Caperonia paraguayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caperonia paraguayensis?

Caperonia paraguayensis

What is the common name of Caperonia paraguayensis?

Paraguayan Caperonia

What is the habitat of Caperonia paraguayensis?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, ditches, and other wet habitats

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-34007: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.