Chiropetalum berteroanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
berteroanum
ID:
846549
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltdl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 26: 637 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845884
Common Names
- Chiropetalum berteroanum
- Bertero's Chiropetalum
- Bertero's Chiropetalums
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiropetalum berteroanum (also called Bertero's Chiropetalum, among many other common names) is a species of snake native to South America. It lives in dry, sandy areas and has a long, slender body and a Bertero's head.
Uses & Benefits
Chiropetalum berteroanum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Chiropetalum berteroanum var. berteroanumChiropetalum berteranum var. psiladenium Skottsb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chiropetalum berteroanum is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
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Chiropetalum berteroanum can be propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize occasionally. Divide the clumps of the plant in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a sunny location and water regularly.
Where to Find Chiropetalum berteroanum
Chiropetalum berteroanum can be found in the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
Chiropetalum berteroanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiropetalum berteroanum?
Chiropetalum berteroanum
What is the common name of Chiropetalum berteroanum?
Bertero's Chiropetalum
What is the natural habitat of Chiropetalum berteroanum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Chiropetalum genus
Chiropetalum anisotrichum, Chiropetalum argentinense, Chiropetalum astroplethos, Chiropetalum berteroanum, Chiropetalum boliviense, Chiropetalum canescens, Chiropetalum cremnophilum, Chiropetalum foliosum, Chiropetalum griseum, Chiropetalum gymnadenium, Chiropetalum intermedium, Chiropetalum molle, Chiropetalum patagonicum, Chiropetalum pavonianum, Chiropetalum phalacradenium, Chiropetalum pilosistylum, Chiropetalum quinquecuspidatum, Chiropetalum ramboi, Chiropetalum ruizianum, Chiropetalum schiedeanum, Chiropetalum tricoccum, Chiropetalum tricuspidatum, Chiropetalum puntaloberense,
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-39173: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.