Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
rzedowskii
ID:
835907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Casas & V.W.Steinm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 55: 559 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835242



Common Names

  • Cnidoscolus rzedowskii
  • Rzedowski's Cnidoscolus
  • Rzedowski's Prickly-Nut


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Description

Cnidoscolus rzedowskii (also called Rzedowski's Cnidoscolus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and long, needle-like leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidoscolus rzedowskii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and reducing inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnidoscolus rzedowskii is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidoscolus rzedowskii is a shrub native to Mexico. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is best done in spring or summer. The plant should be carefully divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Cnidoscolus rzedowskii

Cnidoscolus rzedowskii can be found in the tropical regions of Mexico.

Species in the Cnidoscolus genus

Cnidoscolus aculeatissimus, Cnidoscolus adenochlamys, Cnidoscolus aequatoriensis, Cnidoscolus albibracteatus, Cnidoscolus aurelii, Cnidoscolus byssinus, Cnidoscolus cajamarcensis, Cnidoscolus calcareus, Cnidoscolus calyptratus, Cnidoscolus cervii, Cnidoscolus conicus, Cnidoscolus halteris, Cnidoscolus inaequalis, Cnidoscolus liesneri, Cnidoscolus lombardii, Cnidoscolus longibracteatus, Cnidoscolus magni-gerdtii, Cnidoscolus piranii, Cnidoscolus pteroneurus, Cnidoscolus spathulatus, Cnidoscolus tridentifer, Cnidoscolus urentissimus, Cnidoscolus beckii, Cnidoscolus minarum, Cnidoscolus mitis, Cnidoscolus monsanto, Cnidoscolus pavonianus, Cnidoscolus graminifolius, Cnidoscolus guatimalensis, Cnidoscolus hypokerinus, Cnidoscolus populifolius, Cnidoscolus rupestris, Cnidoscolus megacanthus, Cnidoscolus egregius, Cnidoscolus sinaloensis, Cnidoscolus adenoblepharus, Cnidoscolus fimbriatus, Cnidoscolus orientensis, Cnidoscolus ceballosii, Cnidoscolus rzedowskii, Cnidoscolus calyptrodontus, Cnidoscolus aconitifolius, Cnidoscolus acrandrus, Cnidoscolus albidus, Cnidoscolus albomaculatus, Cnidoscolus angustidens, Cnidoscolus appendiculatus, Cnidoscolus autlanensis, Cnidoscolus bahianus, Cnidoscolus basiacanthus,

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-372468: Based on the initial data import
Francisco Javier Fernández Casas (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Casas' in the authors string.
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.