Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
capillipes
ID:
239996

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 14: 345 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239328



Common Names

  • Meineckia capillipes
  • Meineckia Capillipes
  • Meineckia Capillipes Tree


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus capillipes S.F.Blake [unknown]

Description

Meineckia capillipes (also called Capillipes meineckia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves that are 2-7 cm long. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Meineckia capillipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Meineckia capillipes has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Meineckia capillipes is a shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. Propagation is done through cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Meineckia capillipes

Meineckia capillipes is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Meineckia capillipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Meineckia capillipes?

Meineckia capillipes

What is the common name of Meineckia capillipes?

Hairy Meineckia

Where is Meineckia capillipes found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-123409: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.