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valid
Authors:
Heimerl Ex Oberm., Schweick. & Verdoorn
Source:
tro
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086752
Common Names
- Fallacissimus Commicarpus
- Fallacissimus Sandmat
- Fallacissimus Sand-Mat
Description
Commicarpus fallacissimus (also called False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Commicarpus fallacissimus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for its oil, which is used in cosmetics and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Commicarpus fallacissimus is a yellow color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Commicarpus fallacissimus is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Commicarpus fallacissimus
Commicarpus fallacissimus can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Commicarpus genus
Species in the Nyctaginaceae family
Abronia alba,
Abronia alpina,
Abronia ameliae,
Abronia ammophila,
Abronia angustifolia,
Abronia argillosa,
Abronia bigelovii,
Abronia bolackii,
Abronia carnea,
Abronia crux-maltae,
Abronia elliptica,
Abronia fragrans,
Abronia gracilis,
Abronia latifolia,
Abronia macrocarpa,
Abronia maritima,
Abronia mellifera,
Abronia micrantha,
Abronia minor,
Abronia nana,
Abronia nealleyi,
Abronia parviflora,
Abronia pogonantha,
Abronia turbinata,
Abronia umbellata,
Abronia villosa,
Abronia insularis,
Abronia neurophylla,
Abronia platyphylla,
Abronia variabilis,
Acleisanthes acutifolia,
Acleisanthes angustifolia,
Acleisanthes anisophylla,
Acleisanthes chenopodioides,
Acleisanthes crassifolia,
Acleisanthes diffusa,
Acleisanthes lanceolata,
Acleisanthes longiflora,
Acleisanthes nana,
Acleisanthes nevadensis,
Acleisanthes obtusa,
Acleisanthes palmeri,
Acleisanthes parvifolia,
Acleisanthes purpusiana,
Acleisanthes somalensis,
Acleisanthes undulata,
Acleisanthes wrightii,
Allionia choisyi,
Allionia incarnata,
Allionia viscida,