Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.S.Cowan) J.D.Mitch. & Daly
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 186 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636204
Common Names
- Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia
- Velutinifolia Fruit
- Velutinifolia Apple
Synonyms
- Loxopterygium gutierrezii F.A.Barkley [unknown]
- Tapirira velutinifolia (R.S.Cowan) Marc.-Berti [unknown]
- Bursera velutinifolia R.S.Cowan [unknown]
Description
Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia (also called Velvet-leaf Cyrtocarpa, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and velvety leaves. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize during the active growth period.
Where to Find Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia
Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia?
Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia
What is the common name of Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia?
Velvet-leaf Orchid
Where is Cyrtocarpa velutinifolia found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Cyrtocarpa 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,