Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 6: 121 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356935
Common Names
- Klaprothia mentzelioides
- Mentzelioides Klaprothia
- Klaprothia
Description
Klaprothia mentzelioides (also called Mentzelioid Klaprothia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a dense, spreading habit and its leaves are glossy and dark green. It grows in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Klaprothia mentzelioides is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Klaprothia mentzelioides has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Klaprothia mentzelioides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Klaprothia mentzelioides
Klaprothia mentzelioides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Klaprothia mentzelioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Klaprothia mentzelioides?
Klaprothia mentzelioides
What is the common name of Klaprothia mentzelioides?
Mentzelioides Klaprothia
Where is Klaprothia mentzelioides found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Klaprothia genus
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana,
Aosa parviflora,
Aosa plumieri,
Aosa rupestris,
Aosa sigmoidea,
Aosa rostrata,
Aosa uleana,
Aosa grandis,
Blumenbachia dissecta,
Blumenbachia catharinensis,
Blumenbachia eichleri,
Blumenbachia espigneera,
Blumenbachia exalata,
Blumenbachia hieronymi,
Blumenbachia insignis,
Blumenbachia latifolia,
Blumenbachia prietea,
Blumenbachia sylvestris,
Blumenbachia hierorymi,
Blumenbachia amana,
Caiophora deserticola,
Caiophora aconquijae,
Caiophora andina,
Caiophora arechavaletae,
Caiophora boliviana,
Caiophora buraeavi,
Caiophora canarinoides,
Caiophora carduifolia,
Caiophora cernua,
Caiophora chuquisacana,
Caiophora chuquitensis,
Caiophora cirsiifolia,
Caiophora clavata,
Caiophora contorta,
Caiophora coronata,
Caiophora dumetorum,
Caiophora espigneira,
Caiophora grandiflora,
Caiophora hibiscifolia,
Caiophora lateritia,
Caiophora macrantha,
Caiophora madrequisa,
Caiophora mollis,
Caiophora nivalis,
Caiophora patagonica,
Caiophora pedicularifolia,
Caiophora peduncularis,
Caiophora pterosperma,
Caiophora pulchella,
Caiophora rosulata,