Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 60 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296799
Common Names
- Ricinocarpos tuberculatus
- Tubercled Ricinocarpos
- Tubercled Ricinocarpos-bush
Synonyms
- Roeperia tuberculata Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ricinocarpos tuberculatus (also called Tuberculate 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 tuberculatus is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ricinocarpos tuberculatus 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 tuberculatus is a small shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take several months. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Ricinocarpos tuberculatus
Ricinocarpos tuberculatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia.
Ricinocarpos tuberculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ricinocarpos tuberculatus?
Ricinocarpos tuberculatus
What is the common name of Ricinocarpos tuberculatus?
Tubercled Ricinocarpos
What is the natural habitat of Ricinocarpos tuberculatus?
Ricinocarpos tuberculatus 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,