Status:
valid
Authors:
Alfonso & P.L.Viana
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 71: 3 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005973
Common Names
- Myriocladus caburaiensis
- Caburaiensis Myriocladus
- Myriocladus Caburaiensis
Description
Myriocladus caburaiensis (also called Caburai Myriocladus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a dense, upright habit and grows up to 3 m tall. The leaves are narrow and have a sharp point. It is found in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Myrciocladus caburaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Myriocladus caburaiensis is white and bell-shaped with six petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Myriocladus caburaiensis is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m tall. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Myriocladus caburaiensis
Myriocladus caburaiensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Myriocladus caburaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Myriocladus caburaiensis?
Myriocladus caburaiensis
What is the family of Myriocladus caburaiensis?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Myriocladus caburaiensis?
Caburai Myriocladus
Species in the Myriocladus genus
Myriocladus cardonae,
Myriocladus churunensis,
Myriocladus distantiflorus,
Myriocladus exsertus,
Myriocladus grandifolius,
Myriocladus involutus,
Myriocladus longiramosus,
Myriocladus neblinaensis,
Myriocladus paludicola,
Myriocladus simplex,
Myriocladus steyermarkii,
Myriocladus virgatus,
Myriocladus caburaiensis,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77205668-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].