Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
superflua
ID:
801749

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 21: 261 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801083



Common Names

  • Capanemia superflua
  • Superfluous Capanemia
  • Superfluous Waterlily


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Description

Capanemia superflua (also called Superfluous Capanemia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Capanemia superflua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Capanemia superflua is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capanemia superflua is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.

Where to Find Capanemia superflua

Capanemia superflua can be found in Brazil.

Capanemia superflua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capanemia superflua?

Capanemia superflua

What is the common name of Capanemia superflua?

Superfluous Capanemia

What is the natural habitat of Capanemia superflua?

It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-33948: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.