Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
zaponzeta
ID:
802476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mansf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 265 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801810



Common Names

  • Caperonia Zaponzeta
  • Zaponzeta's Caperonia
  • Caperonia


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Description

Caperonia zaponzeta (also called Zaponzeta 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 zaponzeta is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caperonia zaponzeta 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Caperonia zaponzeta 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 zaponzeta

Caperonia zaponzeta is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Caperonia zaponzeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caperonia zaponzeta?

Caperonia zaponzeta

What is the common name of Caperonia zaponzeta?

Zaponzeta Caperonia

What is the natural habitat of Caperonia zaponzeta?

Tropical rainforests

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-34020: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Mansfeld (1901-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansf.' in the authors string.