Status:
valid
Authors:
Fern.Casas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Fontqueria 55: 277 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793005
Common Names
- Cnidoscolus-beckii
- Cnidoscolus-de-beckii
- Cnidoscolus-de-beckii-de-oliveira
Description
Cnidoscolus beckii (also called Beckii Cnidoscolus, among many other common names) is a small, shrub-like plant with small, ovate leaves. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cnidoscolus beckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cnidoscolus beckii has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cnidoscolus beckii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Cnidoscolus beckii
Cnidoscolus beckii is native to the United States and can be found in the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.
Cnidoscolus beckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cnidoscolus beckii?
Cnidoscolus beckii
What is the common name of Cnidoscolus beckii?
Beck's Bullnettle
Where is Cnidoscolus beckii native to?
Mexico
Species in the Cnidoscolus genus
Cnidoscolus aculeatissimus,
Cnidoscolus adenochlamys,
Cnidoscolus aequatoriensis,
Cnidoscolus albibracteatus,
Cnidoscolus aurelii,
Cnidoscolus byssinus,
Cnidoscolus cajamarcensis,
Cnidoscolus calcareus,
Cnidoscolus calyptratus,
Cnidoscolus cervii,
Cnidoscolus conicus,
Cnidoscolus halteris,
Cnidoscolus inaequalis,
Cnidoscolus liesneri,
Cnidoscolus lombardii,
Cnidoscolus longibracteatus,
Cnidoscolus magni-gerdtii,
Cnidoscolus piranii,
Cnidoscolus pteroneurus,
Cnidoscolus spathulatus,
Cnidoscolus tridentifer,
Cnidoscolus urentissimus,
Cnidoscolus beckii,
Cnidoscolus minarum,
Cnidoscolus mitis,
Cnidoscolus monsanto,
Cnidoscolus pavonianus,
Cnidoscolus graminifolius,
Cnidoscolus guatimalensis,
Cnidoscolus hypokerinus,
Cnidoscolus populifolius,
Cnidoscolus rupestris,
Cnidoscolus megacanthus,
Cnidoscolus egregius,
Cnidoscolus sinaloensis,
Cnidoscolus adenoblepharus,
Cnidoscolus fimbriatus,
Cnidoscolus orientensis,
Cnidoscolus ceballosii,
Cnidoscolus rzedowskii,
Cnidoscolus calyptrodontus,
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius,
Cnidoscolus acrandrus,
Cnidoscolus albidus,
Cnidoscolus albomaculatus,
Cnidoscolus angustidens,
Cnidoscolus appendiculatus,
Cnidoscolus autlanensis,
Cnidoscolus bahianus,
Cnidoscolus basiacanthus,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,