Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
600553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sohmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 24: 300 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599885

Common Names

  • Charpentiera tomentosa
  • Woolly Charpentiera
  • Woolly False Sarsaparilla

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Description

Charpentiera tomentosa (also called 'Woolly 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Charpentiera tomentosa 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 tomentosa

Charpentiera tomentosa is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Charpentiera tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Charpentiera tomentosa?

Charpentiera tomentosa

What is the family of Charpentiera tomentosa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Charpentiera tomentosa?

Woolly Charpentiera

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,

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