Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Koyama
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 18(2): 22 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353131
Common Names
- Cephalocarpus obovoideus
- Oval-Fruit Cephalocarpus
- Oval-Fruit Orchid
Description
Cephalocarpus obovoideus (also called Obovoid Cephalocarpus, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is an evergreen perennial herb with small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalocarpus obovoideus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalocarpus obovoideus has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalocarpus obovoideus can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.
Where to Find Cephalocarpus obovoideus
Cephalocarpus obovoideus is found in India, in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Cephalocarpus obovoideus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalocarpus obovoideus?
Cephalocarpus obovoideus
What is the common name of Cephalocarpus obovoideus?
Oval-fruited Cephalocarpus
What is the family of Cephalocarpus obovoideus?
Celastraceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52107-2: 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].