Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Croizat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 33: 18 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309280
Common Names
- Senefeldera Verticillata
- Whorled Candlewood
- Toucan Candlewood
Synonyms
- Omphalea verticillata Vell. [unknown]
- Senefeldera angustifolia Klotzsch [unknown]
- Senefeldera dodecandra Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Senefeldera grandifolia Baill. [unknown]
- Senefeldera latifolia Klotzsch [unknown]
- Senefeldera multiflora Mart. [unknown]
- Senefeldera multiflora acutifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Senefeldera multiflora angustifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Senefeldera multiflora intermedia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Senefeldera multiflora obovata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Senefeldera multiflora genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]
Description
Senefeldera verticillata (also called Whorled Senefeldera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Senefeldera verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Senefeldera verticillata has small yellowish-green flowers with yellowish-brown fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Senefeldera verticillata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Senefeldera verticillata
Senefeldera verticillata can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Senefeldera verticillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Senefeldera verticillata?
Senefeldera verticillata
What type of plant is Senefeldera verticillata?
Palm
What is the natural habitat of Senefeldera verticillata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Senefeldera 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,