Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
cnidoscoloides
ID:
725445

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lorence & R.Torres) V.M.Badillo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Agron. (Maracay) 43: 104 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724778

Common Names

  • Horovitzia cnidoscoloides
  • Cnidoscoloides Horovitzia
  • Cnidoscoloides Horovitzia

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Description

Horovitzia cnidoscoloides (also called Horovitzia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Horovitzia cnidoscoloides is a species of plant native to South America. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Horovitzia cnidoscoloides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horovitzia cnidoscoloides is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Mexico. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring.

Where to Find Horovitzia cnidoscoloides

Horovitzia cnidoscoloides is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Horovitzia cnidoscoloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Horovitzia cnidoscoloides?

Horovitzia cnidoscoloides

What is the common name of Horovitzia cnidoscoloides?

N/A

Where is Horovitzia cnidoscoloides native to?

Central America

Species in the Horovitzia genus

Species in the Caricaceae family

Carica aprica, Carica augusti, Carica chilensis, Carica crassipetala, Carica glandulosa, Carica horovitziana, Carica longiflora, Carica omnilingua, Carica palandensis, Carica papaya, Carica pentagona, Carica pulchra, Carica sprucei, Carica stipulata, Cylicomorpha parviflora, Cylicomorpha solmsii, Horovitzia cnidoscoloides, Jacaratia digitata, Jacaratia dolichaula, Jacaratia mexicana, Jacaratia spinosa, Jacaratia chocoensis, Jacaratia heptaphylla, Jacaratia corumbensis, Jarilla caudata, Jarilla heterophylla, Jarilla chocola, Vasconcellea pubescens, Vasconcellea microcarpa, Vasconcellea cauliflora, Vasconcellea crassipetala, Vasconcellea glandulosa, Vasconcellea horovitziana, Vasconcellea longiflora, Vasconcellea omnilingua, Vasconcellea palandensis, Vasconcellea pulchra, Vasconcellea sphaerocarpa, Vasconcellea sprucei, Vasconcellea stipulata, Vasconcellea weberbaueri, Vasconcellea candicans, Vasconcellea monoica, Vasconcellea parviflora, Vasconcellea goudotiana, Vasconcellea quercifolia, Vasconcellea aurantiaca,

References

Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.
David H. Lorence (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorence' in the authors string.
Rafael Torres Colin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Torres' in the authors string.