Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 801 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244374
Common Names
- Mildbraedia carpinifolia
- Carpinifolia Mildbraedia
- Carpinifolia Tree
Synonyms
- Jatropha carpinifolia Pax [unknown]
- Neojatropha carpinifolia Pax [unknown]
Description
Mildbraedia carpinifolia (also called Carpinifolia Mildbraedia, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Australia and New Zealand. It has a single, erect, linear, green leaf and up to 10 white to pinkish flowers. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mildbraedia carpinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mildbraedia carpinifolia var. strigosa Radcl.-Sm.
Mildbraedia carpinifolia var. carpinifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mildbraedia carpinifolia are small and white. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mildbraedia carpinifolia is a slow-growing shrub that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The shrub should be fertilized regularly and kept in partial shade.
Where to Find Mildbraedia carpinifolia
Mildbraedia carpinifolia can be found in China.
Mildbraedia carpinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mildbraedia carpinifolia?
Mildbraedia carpinifolia
What is the common name of Mildbraedia carpinifolia?
Carpine-leaved Mildbraedia
What type of soil is best for Mildbraedia carpinifolia?
Well-drained, acidic soil
Species in the Mildbraedia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
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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,