Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
capuronii
ID:
507100

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 17 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506432

Common Names

  • Aspidostemon Capuronii
  • Capuronii Aspidostemon
  • Capuronii's Aspidostemon

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Description

Aspidostemon capuronii (also called 'Capuron's Aspidostemon', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and its leaves are small, linear and bristly. It is found in dry deciduous forests, grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aspidostemon capuronii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspidostemon capuronii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspidostemon capuronii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Aspidostemon capuronii

Aspidostemon capuronii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern part of the island.

Aspidostemon capuronii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspidostemon capuronii?

Aspidostemon capuronii

What is the natural habitat of Aspidostemon capuronii?

It is found in Madagascar.

What are the common names of Aspidostemon capuronii?

It is commonly known as Madagascar aspidostemon.

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2603578: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.