Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
vitifolius
ID:
900139

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pohl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bras. Icon. Descr. 1: 61 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899474



Common Names

  • Vitifolius Cnidoscolus
  • Vitifolius Foxtail
  • Vitifolius Cnidoscolus


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Description

Cnidoscolus vitifolius (also called Vine-leaf Prickly-straw, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidoscolus vitifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop. It is also used for erosion control, as a soil stabilizer, and as a cover crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cnidoscolus vitifolius var. cnicodendrum (Griseb.) Lourteig & O'Donnell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnidoscolus vitifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black grain. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidoscolus vitifolius is a warm-season grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division is best done in spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Cnidoscolus vitifolius

Cnidoscolus vitifolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America.

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,

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