Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Bech.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 28: 58 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608483
Common Names
- Clappertonia minor
- Minor Clappertonia
- Clappertonia Minor
Synonyms
- Honckenya minor Baill. [unknown]
Description
Clappertonia minor (also called Small-flowered Clappertonia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands, and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Clappertonia minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Clappertonia minor has white petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Clappertonia minor can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Clappertonia minor
Clappertonia minor is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Clappertonia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Clappertonia minor?
Clappertonia minor
What is the common name of Clappertonia minor?
Small Clappertonia
Where is Clappertonia minor native to?
India
Species in the Clappertonia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,