Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scoparius
ID:
1515238

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) D.B.O.S.Cardoso & H.C.Lima

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity13(1): 28 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002858



Common Names

  • Ctenodon scoparius
  • Scoparius Ctenodon
  • Ctenodon Scoparius


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Description

Ctenodon scoparius (also called Ctenodon-de-escova, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate with entire margins. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are globose and red. It is found in humid forests, in areas with high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Ctenodon scoparius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture making and for firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ctenodon scoparius are small, yellow-green, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ctenodon scoparius can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot and some roots. The divisions should be replanted immediately.

Where to Find Ctenodon scoparius

Ctenodon scoparius can be found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

Ctenodon scoparius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ctenodon scoparius?

Ctenodon scoparius

What is the common name of Ctenodon scoparius?

Scoparius ctenodon

What is the natural habitat of Ctenodon scoparius?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe

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