Caperonia rutenbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rutenbergii
ID:
802381
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Bremen Abh. 7: 25 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801715
Common Names
- Caperonia
- Rutenbergii
- Caperonia Rutenbergii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia rutenbergii (also called Rutenberg's Caperonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 1.5 feet tall. Its stems are round and its leaves are flat and narrow. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Caperonia rutenbergii 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 rutenbergii has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caperonia rutenbergii is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Caperonia rutenbergii
Caperonia rutenbergii is native to tropical America, especially in Brazil and Peru.
Caperonia rutenbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia rutenbergii?
Caperonia rutenbergii
What type of plant is Caperonia rutenbergii?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae.
Where is Caperonia rutenbergii 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-34010: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.