Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
venenosum
ID:
603805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kosterm. & Pinkley) Rohwer, H.G.Richt. & van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 390 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603137

Common Names

  • Venenosum Chlorocardium
  • Chlorocardium Venenosum
  • Venomous Chlorocardium

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Synonyms

  • Ocotea venenosa Kosterm. & Pinkley [unknown]

Description

Chlorocardium venenosum (also called Venenosum, 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 venenosum is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chlorocardium venenosum 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 venenosum 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 venenosum

Chlorocardium venenosum can be found in wet, swampy areas of the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Chlorocardium venenosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chlorocardium venenosum?

Chlorocardium venenosum

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Chlorocardium

What is the family of Chlorocardium venenosum?

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-2719181: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.
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.
Homer Virgil Pinkley (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pinkley' in the authors string.