Condylocarpon isthmicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
isthmicum
ID:
920439
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) A.DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 381 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919774
Common Names
- Isthmicum Condylocarpon
- Condylocarpon isthmicum
- Condylocarpon isthmicum
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Condylocarpon isthmicum (also called 'Isthmus Condylocarpon', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, green, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Condylocarpon isthmicum is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Condylocarpon isthmicum has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Condylocarpon isthmicum is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Condylocarpon isthmicum
Condylocarpon isthmicum is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Condylocarpon genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46523: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.