Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
825396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cavaco) J.Léonard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 25: 323 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824730



Common Names

  • Cavacoa Aurea
  • Aurea Cavacoa
  • Aurea Tree Begonia


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Description

Cavacoa aurea (also called 'Golden Cavacoa', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has large, bright green leaves with a yellow underside and produces small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cavacoa aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cavacoa aurea is a small, yellow-green star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cavacoa aurea is a tropical perennial plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the rhizomes. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize every month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cavacoa aurea

Cavacoa aurea is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is widely cultivated in gardens and as a houseplant.

Cavacoa aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cavacoa aurea?

Cavacoa aurea

What is the common name of Cavacoa aurea?

Golden Cavacoa

What is the natural habitat of Cavacoa aurea?

Tropical forests of South America

Species in the Cavacoa genus

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