Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
brachypterum
ID:
588428

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loes.) F.A.Barkley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 17: 242 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000587760

Common Names

  • Cardenasiodendron brachypterum
  • Short-Winged Cardenasiodendron
  • Short-Winged Cardenasiodendron Tree

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Synonyms

  • Loxopterygium brachypterum Loes. [unknown]

Description

Cardenasiodendron brachypterum (also called Short-winged Cardenasiodendron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and typically grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Cardenasiodendron brachypterum is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and bronchitis. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cardenasiodendron brachypterum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cardenasiodendron brachypterum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a shady spot outdoors. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Cardenasiodendron brachypterum

Cardenasiodendron brachypterum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Cardenasiodendron brachypterum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cardenasiodendron brachypterum?

Cardenasiodendron brachypterum

What is the common name of Cardenasiodendron brachypterum?

Short-winged Cardenasiodendron

What is the natural habitat of Cardenasiodendron brachypterum?

Dry, rocky hillsides in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Cardenasiodendron genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2700668: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
Fred Alexander Barkley (1908-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Barkley' in the authors string.