Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scatigna) Scatigna
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 18: 745 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023376
Common Names
- Lapaea cipoensis
- Cipo Lapaea
- Cipo Star-grass
Description
Lapaea cipoensis (also called 'Cipo Lapaea' or 'Cipo Lapaea', among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb in the family Lapaeaceae. It is native to Brazil, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has linear, green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Lapaea cipoensis is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lapaea cipoensis has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lapaea cipoensis is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1-2 m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand.
Where to Find Lapaea cipoensis
Lapaea cipoensis can be found in Central and South America, particularly in the countries of Brazil and Argentina.
Lapaea cipoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lapaea cipoensis?
Lapaea cipoensis
What is the common name of Lapaea cipoensis?
Cipó Lapaea
Where is Lapaea cipoensis found?
Central and South America
Species in the Lapaea genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77233746-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].