Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ruminatus
ID:
837319

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 426 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836654



Common Names

  • Ricinocarpos ruminatus
  • Ruminatus Ricinocarpos
  • Ruminatus Leaf Flower


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Description

Ricinocarpos ruminatus (also called 'Ruminant Starburst', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and ruminant stems. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ricinocarpos ruminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ricinocarpos ruminatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ricinocarpos ruminatus is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Ricinocarpos ruminatus

Ricinocarpos ruminatus can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas such as France, Portugal, and Morocco.

Ricinocarpos ruminatus 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-373940: Based on the initial data import
Rodney Henderson (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.F.Hend.' in the authors string.
David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.