Ctenodon mucronulatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth. ex Hemsl.) A.Delgado
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity13(1): 23 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002897
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Ctenodon mucronulatus (also called Mucronulatus Ctenodon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ctenodon mucronulatus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ctenodon mucronulatus has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ctenodon mucronulatus is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy stems in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ctenodon mucronulatus
Ctenodon mucronulatus is native to South America and can be found in Peru and Ecuador.
Ctenodon mucronulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenodon mucronulatus?
Ctenodon mucronulatus
What is the common name of Ctenodon mucronulatus?
Mucronulatus Ctenodon
What is the natural habitat of Ctenodon mucronulatus?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Ctenodon genus
Ctenodon racemosus, Ctenodon lewisianus, Ctenodon lorentzianus, Ctenodon riedelianus, Ctenodon scoparius, Ctenodon sabulicola, Ctenodon rosei, Ctenodon priscoanus, Ctenodon podocarpus, Ctenodon pleuronervius, Ctenodon simulans, Ctenodon soniae, Ctenodon petraeus, Ctenodon paucifoliolatus, Ctenodon paucifolius, Ctenodon paniculatus, Ctenodon palmeri, Ctenodon oroboides, Ctenodon niveus, Ctenodon nicaraguensis, Ctenodon pinetorus, Ctenodon vogelii, Ctenodon simplicifolius, Ctenodon warmingii, Ctenodon viscidulus, Ctenodon vigil, Ctenodon venezolanus, Ctenodon veadeiranus, Ctenodon tumbezensis, Ctenodon tenuis, Ctenodon sousae, Ctenodon weberbaueri, Ctenodon nanus, Ctenodon lacabuendianus, Ctenodon matosii, Ctenodon martii, Ctenodon acapulcensis, Ctenodon marginatus, Ctenodon afranianus, Ctenodon lyonnetii, Ctenodon benthamii, Ctenodon langlassei, Ctenodon bradei, Ctenodon interruptus, Ctenodon brasilianus, Ctenodon mucronulatus, Ctenodon brevipes, Ctenodon leptostachyus, Ctenodon carichanicus, Ctenodon carvalhoi,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Legume Data Portal link for: Ctenodon mucronulatus (Benth.) A.Delgado: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.