Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cavaleriei
ID:
553012

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 9: 458 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552344



Common Names

  • Aspidopterys cavaleriei
  • Cavalerie's Aspidopterys
  • Cavalerie's Leafybract


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Synonyms

  • Aspidopterys cavaleriei pubinerve C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Aspidopterys dunniana H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Aspidopterys cavaleriei (also called Cavalerie's Aspidopterys, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has pinnate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidopterys cavaleriei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aspidopterys cavaleriei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidopterys cavaleriei can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water the plant regularly during the growing season and fertilize it every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Aspidopterys cavaleriei

Aspidopterys cavaleriei is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Aspidopterys cavaleriei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidopterys cavaleriei?

Aspidopterys cavaleriei

What is the common name of Aspidopterys cavaleriei?

Cavaleriei Aspidopterys

What is the family of Aspidopterys cavaleriei?

Rubiaceae

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,