Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
macrospermum
ID:
808003

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wendl. & Drude

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 177 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807337

Common Names

  • Carpoxylon macrospermum
  • Large-Seeded Carpoxylon
  • Large-Seeded Carpoxylon Tree

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Description

Carpoxylon macrospermum (also called Large-Seeded Carpoxylon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It is native to South America and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Carpoxylon macrospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpoxylon macrospermum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that appear in late spring and early summer. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpoxylon macrospermum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Carpoxylon macrospermum

Carpoxylon macrospermum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Carpoxylon macrospermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpoxylon macrospermum?

Carpoxylon macrospermum

What is the natural habitat of Carpoxylon macrospermum?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

What are the characteristics of Carpoxylon macrospermum?

It is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers and leathery, dark green leaves.

Species in the Carpoxylon genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-34558: Based on the initial data import
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.