Schizopetalon brachycarpum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachycarpum
ID:
1251362
Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Shehbaz
Source:
tro
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 1: 38 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250700
Common Names
- Schizopetalon
- Splitpetal
- Splitpetal-flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Schizopetalon brachycarpum (also called Short-fruited Schizopetalon, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schizopetalon brachycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schizopetalon brachycarpum has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schizopetalon brachycarpum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the stems and leaves, and by division of the plant.
Where to Find Schizopetalon brachycarpum
Schizopetalon brachycarpum can be found in Central and South America.
Schizopetalon brachycarpum FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Schizopetalon brachycarpum?
Schizopetalon brachycarpum is found in tropical forests in South America.
What type of soil does Schizopetalon brachycarpum prefer?
Schizopetalon brachycarpum prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How often should Schizopetalon brachycarpum be watered?
Schizopetalon brachycarpum should be watered twice a week.
Species in the Schizopetalon genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50157070: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.