Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
diffusus
ID:
1545244

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Koyama & Maguire) S.M.Costa

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 483: 223 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026005


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Description

Cephalocarpus diffusus (also called Diffusus, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to yellow in color and grow in a rosette pattern. The plant is found in moist, tropical forests and is shade-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalocarpus diffusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cephalocarpus diffusus is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalocarpus diffusus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cephalocarpus diffusus

Cephalocarpus diffusus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Cephalocarpus diffusus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalocarpus diffusus?

Cephalocarpus diffusus

What is the family of Cephalocarpus diffusus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Cephalocarpus diffusus?

Diffusus

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215812-1: 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].