Toxocarpus cyclosepalus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cyclosepalus
ID:
412322
Status:
valid
Authors:
Markgr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 10: 84 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411654
Common Names
- Cyclosepalus Hatpins
- Toxocarpus Hatpins
- Toxocarpus Cyclosepalus Hatpins
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Toxocarpus cyclosepalus (also called Cyclosepalous toxocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Eriocaulaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Toxocarpus cyclosepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, and as a ground cover in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Toxocarpus cyclosepalus has small, white flowers that are borne in dense heads on the top of the stem. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Toxocarpus cyclosepalus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided carefully, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Toxocarpus cyclosepalus
Toxocarpus cyclosepalus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Toxocarpus cyclosepalus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toxocarpus cyclosepalus?
Toxocarpus cyclosepalus
What is the common name of Toxocarpus cyclosepalus?
Cyclosepalous toxocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Toxocarpus cyclosepalus?
It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and swamps
Species in the Toxocarpus genus
Toxocarpus gracilis, Toxocarpus eriocarpus, Toxocarpus excisus, Toxocarpus fenixii, Toxocarpus kleinii, Toxocarpus glaucus, Toxocarpus batanensis, Toxocarpus beddomei, Toxocarpus bonii, Toxocarpus ellipticus, Toxocarpus concanensis, Toxocarpus cyclosepalus, Toxocarpus borneensis, Toxocarpus palghatensis, Toxocarpus oblanceolatus, Toxocarpus oliganthus, Toxocarpus ovatus, Toxocarpus loheri, Toxocarpus kurzii, Toxocarpus merrillii, Toxocarpus longistigma, Toxocarpus barbatus, Toxocarpus pierrei, Toxocarpus rubricaulis, Toxocarpus himalensis, Toxocarpus villosus, Toxocarpus wightianus, Toxocarpus fuscus, Toxocarpus hainanensis, Toxocarpus laevigatus, Toxocarpus wangianus, Toxocarpus insularis, Toxocarpus patens, Toxocarpus paucinervius,
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
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102199-1: Based on the initial data import