Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
inequilatera
ID:
1049805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) Soják

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Prír. 140: 169 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049143



Common Names

  • Chamaesyce inequilatera
  • Inequilatera Chamaesyce
  • Inequilatera Spurge


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Description

Chamaesyce inequilatera (also called Inequilateral Chamaesyce, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry and rocky habitats. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white or yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Chamaesyce inequilatera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chamaesyce inequilatera are small, yellow-green in color and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Chamaesyce inequilatera

Chamaesyce inequilatera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Species in the Chamaesyce 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

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:340677-1: Based on the initial data import