Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
chapadense
ID:
846419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Filg., Davidse, Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 363 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845754



Common Names

  • Chapada Altoparadisium
  • Chapada False-Paradise
  • Chapada False Paradise


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Description

Altoparadisium chapadense (also called Chapada Altoparadisium, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 2 m. It has white, star-shaped flowers and is native to the Brazilian Cerrado. It grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Altoparadisium chapadense is a species of flowering plant that is used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Altoparadisium chapadense is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Altoparadisium chapadense is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation can be done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the divisions should be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Altoparadisium chapadense

Altoparadisium chapadense is found in Brazil.

Altoparadisium chapadense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Altoparadisium chapadense?

Altoparadisium chapadense

What is the common name of Altoparadisium chapadense?

Chapada Palm

Where is Altoparadisium chapadense found?

Brazil

Species in the Altoparadisium genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
Tarciso S. Filgueiras (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321364-2: 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].