Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
rodiei
ID:
603804

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.H.Schomb.) Rohwer, H.G.Richt. & van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78(2): 388 (1991):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603136

Common Names

  • Rodiei Chlorocardium
  • Chlorocardium Rodiei
  • Rodie's Chlorocardium

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Synonyms

  • Nectandra rodiei R.H.Schomb. ex Meisn. [invalid]
  • Ocotea rodiei (R.H.Schomb.) Mez [unknown]
  • Nectandra rodioei R.H.Schomb. [unknown]
  • Nectandra leucantha rodiaei (R.H.Schomb.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Nectandra leucantha rodiei (R.H.Schomb.) Griseb. [unknown]
  • Nectandra rodiei R.H.Schomb. [unknown]

Description

Chlorocardium rodiei (also called Rodiei, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome in Brazil. It is found in humid montane forests, usually on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Chlorocardium rodiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chlorocardium rodiei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chlorocardium rodiei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Chlorocardium rodiei

Chlorocardium rodiei can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.

Chlorocardium rodiei FAQ

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Chloranthaceae

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-2719180: 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.
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.
Hans Georg Richter (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Richt.' in the authors string.