Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
stylosus
ID:
297463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 335 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296795



Common Names

  • Ricinocarpos stylosus
  • Styled Ricinocarpos
  • Styled Ricinocarpos-bush


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Synonyms

  • Bertya andrewsii Fitzger. [unknown]

Description

Ricinocarpos stylosus (also called Stylose Ricinocarpos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ricinocarpos stylosus is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ricinocarpos stylosus has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ricinocarpos stylosus is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Ricinocarpos stylosus

Ricinocarpos stylosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia.

Ricinocarpos stylosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ricinocarpos stylosus?

Ricinocarpos stylosus

What is the common name of Ricinocarpos stylosus?

Styled Ricinocarpos

What is the natural habitat of Ricinocarpos stylosus?

Ricinocarpos stylosus is found in wet forests and swamps in the southeastern United States.

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-178600: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.