Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benoistii
ID:
1041256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leandri) P.E.Berry

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Candollea 66: 119 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040594



Common Names

  • Capuronia Benoistii
  • Benoist's Capuronia
  • Hairy Capuronia


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Description

Capuronia benoistii (also called Benoist's Capuronia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest margins. It has a creeping habit and its stems are covered with white hairs. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or pink.

Uses & Benefits

Capuronia benoistii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capuronia benoistii has small, yellow-green flowers, with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capuronia benoistii is a tropical evergreen native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Capuronia benoistii

Capuronia benoistii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the island.

Species in the Capuronia genus

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100368695: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.
Paul Edward Berry (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.E.Berry' in the authors string.