Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 326 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801772
Common Names
- Stenophylla Caperonia
- Stenophylla Caperonia Plant
- Caperonia Stenophylla
Description
Caperonia stenophylla (also called Narrow-Leaved Caperonia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a grey-brown bark and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry deciduous forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Caperonia stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caperonia stenophylla has small, yellow-green flowers with 6 tepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow, cylindrical leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caperonia stenophylla is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Take cuttings in spring or summer and root them in moist soil. Water regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Caperonia stenophylla
Caperonia stenophylla is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Caperonia stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia stenophylla?
Caperonia stenophylla
What is the common name of Caperonia stenophylla?
Narrow-leaved Caperonia
What is the natural habitat of Caperonia stenophylla?
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,