Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
auriculatus
ID:
591833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nied.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Arbeiten Bot. Inst. Königl. Lyceums Hosianum Braunsberg 6: 18 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591165

Common Names

  • Eared Caucanthus
  • Eared Wild-cabbage
  • Ear-leaved Wild-cabbage

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Synonyms

  • Caucanthus argenteus Nied. [unknown]
  • Caucanthus cinereus Nied. [unknown]
  • Eriocaucanthus argenteus Chiov. [unknown]
  • Eriocaucanthus auriculatus Chiov. [unknown]
  • Eriocaucanthus cinereus Chiov. [unknown]
  • Triaspis auriculata Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Caucanthus auriculatus (also called Ear-leaved Caucanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and woodlands at elevations of 0-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Caucanthus auriculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Caucanthus auriculatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Caucanthus auriculatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Caucanthus auriculatus

Caucanthus auriculatus is found in India.

Caucanthus auriculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Caucanthus auriculatus?

Caucanthus auriculatus

What is the common name of Caucanthus auriculatus?

Auriculate caucanthus

What is the natural habitat of Caucanthus auriculatus?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Caucanthus genus

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,

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