Status:
valid
Authors:
(Micheli) D.B.O.S.Cardoso, Filardi & H.C.Lima
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity13(1): 31 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002879
Common Names
- Ctenodon warmingii
- Warmingii Ctenodon
- Ctenodon Warmingii
Description
Ctenodon warmingii (also called Warming's Ctenodon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in wet forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ctenodon warmingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ctenodon warmingii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ctenodon warmingii 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 warmingii
Ctenodon warmingii can be found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.
Ctenodon warmingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ctenodon warmingii?
Ctenodon warmingii
What is the common name of Ctenodon warmingii?
N/A
Where is Ctenodon warmingii found?
Mexico
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