Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
maculatus
ID:
899460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 193 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898795

Common Names

  • Cnidoscolus maculatus
  • Spotted cnidoscolus
  • Spotted cnicodendron

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Description

Cnidoscolus maculatus (also called Spotted bullnettle, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cnidoscolus maculatus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhoea, and skin diseases. It is also used as a source of timber for making furniture and construction materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnidoscolus maculatus is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnidoscolus maculatus is an evergreen shrub that grows in clumps. It is native to the Caribbean and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or greenhouse and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cnidoscolus maculatus

Cnidoscolus maculatus is native to Mexico and Central America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44200: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.