Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
toxicarius
ID:
618416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce ex Engl.) Kallunki & Pirani

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 322 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617748



Common Names

  • Toxicarius Conchocarpus
  • Poisonous Conchocarpus
  • Poisonous Conchocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Angostura toxicaria (Engl.) Albuq. [unknown]
  • Cusparia toxicaria Engl. [unknown]
  • Galipea toxicaria Spruce ex Engl. [unknown]

Description

Conchocarpus toxicarius (also called Toxic conchocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Convolvulaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South America and grows in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Conchocarpus toxicarius is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conchocarpus toxicarius has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conchocarpus toxicarius is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Conchocarpus toxicarius

Conchocarpus toxicarius is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Conchocarpus toxicarius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conchocarpus toxicarius?

Conchocarpus toxicarius

What is the common name of Conchocarpus toxicarius?

Toxic conchocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Conchocarpus toxicarius?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

Species in the Conchocarpus genus

Conchocarpus acuminatus, Conchocarpus adenantherus, Conchocarpus bellus, Conchocarpus cauliflorus, Conchocarpus concinnus, Conchocarpus cuneifolius, Conchocarpus cyrtanthus, Conchocarpus dasyanthus, Conchocarpus diadematus, Conchocarpus elegans, Conchocarpus fanshawei, Conchocarpus fissicalyx, Conchocarpus fontanesianus, Conchocarpus furcatus, Conchocarpus gaudichaudianus, Conchocarpus grandiflorus, Conchocarpus grandis, Conchocarpus guyanensis, Conchocarpus heterophyllus, Conchocarpus hirsutus, Conchocarpus inopinatus, Conchocarpus insignis, Conchocarpus larensis, Conchocarpus longifolius, Conchocarpus longipes, Conchocarpus macrocarpus, Conchocarpus macrophyllus, Conchocarpus marginatus, Conchocarpus mastigophorus, Conchocarpus modestus, Conchocarpus nicaraguensis, Conchocarpus obovatus, Conchocarpus odoratissimus, Conchocarpus oppositifolius, Conchocarpus ovatus, Conchocarpus paniculatus, Conchocarpus pentandrus, Conchocarpus punctatus, Conchocarpus ramiflorus, Conchocarpus santosii, Conchocarpus silvestris, Conchocarpus sordidus, Conchocarpus toxicarius, Conchocarpus transitionalis, Conchocarpus ucayalinus, Conchocarpus minutiflorus, Conchocarpus racemosus, Conchocarpus hamadryadicus, Conchocarpus albiflorus, Conchocarpus coeruleus,

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733946: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Jacquelyn Ann Kallunki (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kallunki' in the authors string.