Aspidostemon caudatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caudatus
ID:
553080
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rohwer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 109: 74 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552412
Common Names
- Aspidostemon caudatus
- Tailed Aspidostemon
- Caudatus Aspidostemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aspidostemon caudatus (also called Caudate Aspidostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 10 m. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Thailand, and is found in tropical forests, especially in areas with limestone soils. It has oblong-elliptic leaves with a glossy surface and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aspidostemon caudatus has non-medical uses such as providing shade, as an ornamental plant, and for erosion control. It also has medicinal benefits such as being used to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aspidostemon caudatus is small, white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Aspidostemon caudatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Aspidostemon caudatus
Aspidostemon caudatus can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
Aspidostemon caudatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aspidostemon caudatus?
Aspidostemon caudatus
What is the family of Aspidostemon caudatus?
Rubiaceae
Where is Aspidostemon caudatus found?
South America
Species in the Aspidostemon genus
Aspidostemon andohahelensis, Aspidostemon antongilensis, Aspidostemon apiculatus, Aspidostemon capuronii, Aspidostemon conoideus, Aspidostemon fungiformis, Aspidostemon grayi, Aspidostemon insignis, Aspidostemon litoralis, Aspidostemon longipedicellatus, Aspidostemon lucens, Aspidostemon macrophyllus, Aspidostemon manongarivensis, Aspidostemon masoalensis, Aspidostemon microphyllus, Aspidostemon occultus, Aspidostemon parvifolius, Aspidostemon reticulatus, Aspidostemon trichandra, Aspidostemon caudatus, Aspidostemon dolichocarpus, Aspidostemon glandulosus, Aspidostemon humbertianus, Aspidostemon inconspicuus, Aspidostemon lacrimans, Aspidostemon percoriaceus, Aspidostemon perrieri, Aspidostemon synandra, Aspidostemon triantherus,
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-2656304: Based on the initial data import
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.