Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
capirensis
ID:
383035

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 235 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382367



Common Names

  • Cape Verde Tree
  • Cape Verde Bark
  • Cape Verde


Searching for Naucleopsis capirensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Naucleopsis capirensis (also called Capire naucleopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and oblong leaves. It is found in moist soils, forests, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Naucleopsis capirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Naucleopsis capirensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, which is surrounded by several bracts. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with long, thin leaves.

Searching for Naucleopsis capirensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Naucleopsis capirensis is a perennial plant that grows in moist soils. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The rhizomes should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be sown in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Naucleopsis capirensis

Naucleopsis capirensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in moist habitats such as wet meadows and stream banks.

Naucleopsis capirensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Naucleopsis capirensis?

Naucleopsis capirensis

What is the common name of Naucleopsis capirensis?

Capirana

What is the natural habitat of Naucleopsis capirensis?

Moist soils, ditches, and marshes

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References