Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
344621

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Valck.Sur.) J.Kern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 7: 460 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343953

Common Names

  • Capitularina
  • Involucrata
  • Involucrate Capitularina

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Description

Capitularina involucrata (also called Involucrate Capitularina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in lowland rainforests and palm savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Capitularina involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant to provide privacy and shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Capitularina involucrata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Capitularina involucrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept at a temperature of 24-27°C (75-80°F). Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Capitularina involucrata

Capitularina involucrata is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Capitularina involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Capitularina involucrata?

Capitularina involucrata

What is the natural habitat of Capitularina involucrata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What are the common uses of Capitularina involucrata?

Ornamental plant, medicinal plant, and food

Species in the Capitularina genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Johannes Hendrikus Kern (1903-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kern' in the authors string.
Jan Valckenier Suringar (1864-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valck.Sur.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298388-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].