Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Heller
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Minnesota Bot. Stud. 1: 820 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599881
Common Names
- Charpentiera elliptica
- Elliptic Charpentiera
- Elliptic False Sarsaparilla
Synonyms
- Charpentiera obovata elliptica Hillebr. [unknown]
Description
Charpentiera elliptica (also called 'Elliptical Charpentiera', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia and is found in lowland forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Charpentiera elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Charpentiera elliptica is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Charpentiera elliptica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.
Where to Find Charpentiera elliptica
Charpentiera elliptica is native to Australia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Charpentiera elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Charpentiera elliptica?
Charpentiera elliptica
What is the family of Charpentiera elliptica?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Charpentiera elliptica?
Elliptic Charpentiera
Species in the Charpentiera genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,