Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 21: 261 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000801083
Common Names
- Capanemia superflua
- Superfluous Capanemia
- Superfluous Waterlily
Description
Capanemia superflua (also called Superfluous Capanemia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It is found in moist habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Capanemia superflua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Capanemia superflua is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Capanemia superflua is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 1.5m in height and has large, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rootstock or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is not as reliable.
Where to Find Capanemia superflua
Capanemia superflua can be found in Brazil.
Capanemia superflua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Capanemia superflua?
Capanemia superflua
What is the common name of Capanemia superflua?
Superfluous Capanemia
What is the natural habitat of Capanemia superflua?
It is native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay
Species in the Capanemia genus
Capanemia adelaidae,
Capanemia brachycion,
Capanemia carinata,
Capanemia gehrtii,
Capanemia micromera,
Capanemia paranaensis,
Capanemia pygmaea,
Capanemia superflua,
Capanemia theresae,
Capanemia therasiae,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,