Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
renidens
ID:
588864

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Juss.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 188 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588196



Common Names

  • Carolus renidens
  • Renidens Carolus
  • Carolus Renidens


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Synonyms

  • Tetrapterys heteropetala Griseb. [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys renidens Griseb. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia renidens (A.Juss.) W.R.Anderson [unknown]
  • Hiraea renidens A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Hiraea heteropetala A.Juss. [unknown]

Description

Carolus renidens (also called 'Toothed-leaved Carolus', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that grows up to 10 cm tall and is covered with small, toothed leaves. It prefers dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Carolus renidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carolus renidens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carolus renidens is a small shrub native to New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay. It prefers full sun and moderate water. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Carolus renidens

Carolus renidens is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Carolus renidens FAQ

What is Carolus renidens?

Carolus renidens is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Carolus renidens found?

Carolus renidens is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Carolus renidens?

Carolus renidens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701176: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.