Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
trachyphyllus
ID:
837317

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 429 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836652



Common Names

  • Ricinocarpos trachyphyllus
  • Trachyphyllus Ricinocarpos
  • Trachyphyllus Leaf Flower


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Ricinocarpos trachyphyllus 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 trachyphyllus 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 trachyphyllus 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 trachyphyllus

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

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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-373939: 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.