Corytoplectus deltoideus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deltoideus
ID:
624183
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.V.Morton) Wiehler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 27: 313 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623515
Common Names
- Corytoplectus Deltoideus
- Deltoideus Cactus
- Deltoideus's Cactus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Alloplectus deltoideus C.V.Morton [unknown]
Description
Corytoplectus deltoideus (also called Deltoid Corytoplectus, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Mexico and is found in desert scrub and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Corytoplectus deltoideus is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corytoplectus deltoideus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corytoplectus deltoideus is a slow-growing, clumping cactus with small, globular stems. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained, sandy soil. Propagation is by seed or offsets.
Where to Find Corytoplectus deltoideus
Corytoplectus deltoideus is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Corytoplectus deltoideus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Corytoplectus deltoideus?
Corytoplectus deltoideus
What is the common name of Corytoplectus deltoideus?
Deltoid Corytoplectus
What type of plant is Corytoplectus deltoideus?
It is a type of shrub
Species in the Corytoplectus genus
Corytoplectus capitatus, Corytoplectus congestus, Corytoplectus cutucuensis, Corytoplectus deltoideus, Corytoplectus riceanus, Corytoplectus schlimii, Corytoplectus speciosus, Corytoplectus grandifolius, Corytoplectus longipedunculatus, Corytoplectus purpuratus, Corytoplectus zamorensis, Corytoplectus oaxacensis,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2739882: Based on the initial data import
Hans Wiehler (1930-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiehler' in the authors string.
Conrad Vernon Morton (1905-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.V.Morton' in the authors string.