Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
paepalophylla
ID:
917718

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Silveira) L.R.Parra & Giul.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1142 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917053

Common Names

  • Comanthera paepalophylla
  • Paepalophylla Comanthera
  • Comanthera

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Description

Comanthera paepalophylla (also called Paepalophyllous Comanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It has a grey bark and its leaves are alternate, simple, elliptic and entire. It is native to Brazil and found in the Atlantic Forest. It is usually found in humid forests and along the banks of rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Comanthera paepalophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Comanthera paepalophylla sub. strigosa (Moldenke) L.R.Parra & Giul.
Comanthera paepalophylla sub. paepalophylla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Comanthera paepalophylla flower is a small, yellow-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comanthera paepalophylla is a small, evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Comanthera paepalophylla

Comanthera paepalophylla is native to Brazil.

Comanthera paepalophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comanthera paepalophylla?

Comanthera paepalophylla

What is the common name of Comanthera paepalophylla?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Comanthera paepalophylla?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Comanthera genus

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Alvaro Astolpho da Silveira (1867-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Silveira' in the authors string.
Ana Maria Giulietti (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giul.' in the authors string.
L.R. Parra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Parra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106863-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.