Caperonia vellozoana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vellozoana
ID:
802465
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 323 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801799
Common Names
- Caperonia Vellozoana
- Vellozo's Caperonia
- Caperonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Caperonia vellozoana (also called Vellozo's 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 vellozoana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Caperonia vellozoana 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Caperonia vellozoana 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 vellozoana
Caperonia vellozoana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Caperonia vellozoana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Caperonia vellozoana?
Caperonia vellozoana
What is the common name of Caperonia vellozoana?
Vellozo's Caperonia
What is the natural habitat of Caperonia vellozoana?
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-34019: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.