Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
brasillensis
ID:
917453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 535 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916788



Common Names

  • Colliguaja brasillensis
  • Brasillensis Colliguaja
  • Colliguaja of Brasillensis


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Description

Colliguaja brasillensis (also called Brazilian Colliguaja, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 2 m in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 10 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Colliguaja brasillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colliguaja brasillensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colliguaja brasillensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Colliguaja brasillensis

Colliguaja brasillensis is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Colliguaja brasillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colliguaja brasillensis?

Colliguaja brasillensis

What is the common name of Colliguaja brasillensis?

Brazilian Colliguaja

What is the natural habitat of Colliguaja brasillensis?

Tropical rainforest

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-46205: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.