Cephalocarpus glabra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
1334045
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.T.Strong
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Novon 24: 401 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346499
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Cephalocarpus glabra (also called Smooth Cephalocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, where it is found in moist forests. It is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, wetlands, and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalocarpus glabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalocarpus glabra has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Cephalocarpus glabra can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be grown in partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is also important to provide adequate air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Where to Find Cephalocarpus glabra
Cephalocarpus glabra is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Cephalocarpus glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalocarpus glabra?
Cephalocarpus glabra
What is the common name of Cephalocarpus glabra?
Smooth Cephalocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Cephalocarpus glabra?
It is native to India and is found in moist forests and grassy slopes
Species in the Cephalocarpus genus
Cephalocarpus confertus, Cephalocarpus dracaenula, Cephalocarpus obovoideus, Cephalocarpus rigidus, Cephalocarpus glabra, Cephalocarpus neblinensis, Cephalocarpus maguireanus, Cephalocarpus vareschii, Cephalocarpus recurviglumis, Cephalocarpus montanus, Cephalocarpus longifolius, Cephalocarpus flexifolium, Cephalocarpus erectolaxus, Cephalocarpus duidae, Cephalocarpus distichus, Cephalocarpus diffusus, Cephalocarpus debilis, Cephalocarpus angustus, Cephalocarpus ptariensis, Cephalocarpus insolitus,
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
Mark T. Strong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.T.Strong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77157614-1: 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].