Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
commersoniana
ID:
309421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) L.B.Sm. & Downs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar. 1(Euforbiac.): 308 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308753



Common Names

  • Sebastiania Commersoniana
  • Brazilian Pepper
  • Christmasberry


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Synonyms

  • Adenogyne discolor Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Adenogyne marginata Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Excoecaria marginata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Gymnanthes discolor Baill. [unknown]
  • Gymnanthes marginata Baill. [unknown]

Description

Sebastiania commersoniana (also called 'Catinga de Macaco' or 'Catinga de Sapo', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Brazil and grows in tropical forests. It has a rounded, bushy shape and is covered with small, yellow flowers. It can reach up to 3 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Sebastiania commersoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sebastiania commersoniana has yellow, star-shaped flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sebastiania commersoniana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is suitable for cultivation in tropical and subtropical climates. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Sebastiania commersoniana

Sebastiania commersoniana can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador.

Sebastiania commersoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sebastiania commersoniana?

Sebastiania commersoniana

What is the common name of Sebastiania commersoniana?

Commersoniana Sebastiania

What is the natural habitat of Sebastiania commersoniana?

Sebastiania commersoniana is native to the tropical regions of South America

Species in the Sebastiania genus

Sebastiania appendiculata, Sebastiania argutidens, Sebastiania bahiensis, Sebastiania bicalcarata, Sebastiania brasiliensis, Sebastiania brevifolia, Sebastiania catingae, Sebastiania chaetodonta, Sebastiania chahalana, Sebastiania chiapensis, Sebastiania commersoniana, Sebastiania cruenta, Sebastiania daphniphylla, Sebastiania dimorphocalyx, Sebastiania echinocarpa, Sebastiania edwalliana, Sebastiania eglandulata, Sebastiania glabrescens, Sebastiania glandulosa, Sebastiania gracilis, Sebastiania haploclada, Sebastiania heteroica, Sebastiania hexaptera, Sebastiania hintonii, Sebastiania jacobinensis, Sebastiania jaliscensis, Sebastiania klotzschiana, Sebastiania larensis, Sebastiania laureola, Sebastiania leptopoda, Sebastiania longispicata, Sebastiania macrocarpa, Sebastiania mosenii, Sebastiania obtusifolia, Sebastiania pachyphylla, Sebastiania pachystachya, Sebastiania panamensis, Sebastiania pavoniana, Sebastiania picardae, Sebastiania potamophila, Sebastiania pteroclada, Sebastiania pubescens, Sebastiania pubiflora, Sebastiania pusilla, Sebastiania ramulosa, Sebastiania rhombifolia, Sebastiania riedelii, Sebastiania rigida, Sebastiania riparia, Sebastiania rotundifolia,

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Robert Jack Downs (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946415-1: Based on the initial data import