Toxocarpus rubricaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubricaulis
ID:
412431
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 7: 3075 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411763
Common Names
- Rubricaulis Hatpins
- Toxocarpus Hatpins
- Toxocarpus Rubricaulis Hatpins
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Toxocarpus rubricaulis (also called Red-stemmed Toxocarpus, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Japan and China. It has narrow, linear leaves and small white flowers that grow in clusters on the end of long stems. It is covered in small, barbed hairs, and has red stems, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Toxocarpus rubricaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Toxocarpus rubricaulis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, thin stem and small, green leaves.
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Toxocarpus rubricaulis is a perennial herb that grows in wet soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.
Where to Find Toxocarpus rubricaulis
Toxocarpus rubricaulis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Toxocarpus rubricaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Toxocarpus rubricaulis?
Toxocarpus rubricaulis
What is the common name of Toxocarpus rubricaulis?
Red-stemmed Eriocaulon
What is the natural habitat of Toxocarpus rubricaulis?
Tropical rainforests
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
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102254-1: Based on the initial data import