Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 470 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296792
Common Names
- Ricinocarpos speciosus
- Showy Ricinocarpos
- Showy Ricinocarpos-bush
Synonyms
- Roeperia speciosa Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ricinocarpos speciosus (also called Showy Ricinocarpos, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 25 cm. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ricinocarpos speciosus is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ricinocarpos speciosus has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters at the end of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ricinocarpos speciosus is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in early spring or late summer and replant in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Ricinocarpos speciosus
Ricinocarpos speciosus can be found in Central and South America.
Ricinocarpos speciosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ricinocarpos speciosus?
Ricinocarpos speciosus
What is the common name of Ricinocarpos speciosus?
Showy Ricinocarpos
What is the natural habitat of Ricinocarpos speciosus?
Ricinocarpos speciosus is found in wet forests and swamps in the southeastern United States.
Species in the Ricinocarpos genus
Ricinocarpos bowmanii,
Ricinocarpos cyanescens,
Ricinocarpos glaucus,
Ricinocarpos gloria-medii,
Ricinocarpos ledifolius,
Ricinocarpos marginatus,
Ricinocarpos muricatus,
Ricinocarpos pinifolius,
Ricinocarpos psilocladus,
Ricinocarpos rosmarinifolius,
Ricinocarpos speciosus,
Ricinocarpos stylosus,
Ricinocarpos trichophorus,
Ricinocarpos tuberculatus,
Ricinocarpos undulatus,
Ricinocarpos velutinus,
Ricinocarpos verrucosus,
Ricinocarpos trichophyllus,
Ricinocarpos trachyphyllus,
Ricinocarpos ruminatus,
Ricinocarpos pilifer,
Ricinocarpos oliganthus,
Ricinocarpos brevis,
Ricinocarpos crispatus,
Ricinocarpos megalocarpus,
Ricinocarpos linearifolius,
Ricinocarpos graniticus,
Ricinocarpos canianus,
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,