Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
brevis
ID:
837329

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.J.F.Hend. & Mollemans

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 399 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836664



Common Names

  • Ricinocarpos brevis
  • Brevis Ricinocarpos
  • Brevis Leaf Flower


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Description

Ricinocarpos brevis (also called Brevis Ricinocarpos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it is found in humid and semi-humid forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ricinocarpos brevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ricinocarpos brevis is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ricinocarpos brevis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ricinocarpos brevis

Ricinocarpos brevis can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as Italy, Croatia, and Albania.

Ricinocarpos brevis FAQ

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Asteraceae

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-373967: Based on the initial data import
Rodney Henderson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.F.Hend.' in the authors string.
F.H. Mollemans: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mollemans' in the authors string.