Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Summerh.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1956
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 219 (1956)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000825744
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Papillosum Centrostigma
 - Centrostigma papillosum
 - Papillosums Centrostigma
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Centrostigma papillosum (also called Centrostigma papillosum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests and grasslands. It has a shrubby habit, with dark green, ovate leaves and white flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Centrostigma papillosum is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flowerbeds. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and can be used to add color and texture to a garden. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions and as an antiseptic.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Centrostigma papillosum has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf with a white underside.                         
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Centrostigma papillosum is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Place the cuttings in moist potting soil and keep in a warm, bright spot. The cuttings should root in about 4 weeks. Once the roots have developed, the plant can be transplanted into a larger pot. Centrostigma papillosum prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Centrostigma papillosum
                        
                            Centrostigma papillosum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Centrostigma papillosum FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Centrostigma papillosum?
Centrostigma papillosum
What is the common name of Centrostigma papillosum?
Papillosum Centrostigma
What is the natural habitat of Centrostigma papillosum?
Centrostigma papillosum is native to the island of Madagascar.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Centrostigma genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,