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
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.
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 Ricinocarpos genus
Ricinocarpos bowmanii,
Ricinocarpos cyanescens,
Ricinocarpos glaucus,
Ricinocarpos gloria-medii,
Ricinocarpos ledifolius,
Ricinocarpos marginatus,
Ricinocarpos muricatus,
Ricinocarpos pinifolius,
Ricinocarpos psilocladus,
Ricinocarpos rosmarinifolius,
Ricinocarpos speciosus,
Ricinocarpos stylosus,
Ricinocarpos trichophorus,
Ricinocarpos tuberculatus,
Ricinocarpos undulatus,
Ricinocarpos velutinus,
Ricinocarpos verrucosus,
Ricinocarpos trichophyllus,
Ricinocarpos trachyphyllus,
Ricinocarpos ruminatus,
Ricinocarpos pilifer,
Ricinocarpos oliganthus,
Ricinocarpos brevis,
Ricinocarpos crispatus,
Ricinocarpos megalocarpus,
Ricinocarpos linearifolius,
Ricinocarpos graniticus,
Ricinocarpos canianus,
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,