Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
552885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 16: 55 (1987):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552217

Common Names

  • Brevipes Aspicarpa
  • Brevipes Bush
  • Brevipes Groundcover

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Synonyms

  • Aspicarpa lanata Rose [unknown]
  • Aspicarpa rosei Nied. [unknown]
  • Banisteria brevipes DC. [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia brevipes A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Gaudichaudia mollis Chodat [unknown]

Description

Aspicarpa brevipes (also called short-stalked aspicarpa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It has an erect stem and grows up to 20 cm in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aspicarpa brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aspicarpa brevipes has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aspicarpa brevipes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote new growth.

Where to Find Aspicarpa brevipes

Aspicarpa brevipes can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Aspicarpa brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aspicarpa brevipes?

Aspicarpa brevipes

What is the common name of Aspicarpa brevipes?

Short-stalked Aspicarpa

What is the natural habitat of Aspicarpa brevipes?

Mesic to dry woods, thickets, and meadows

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2656119: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.