Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton & P.Wilson ex Britton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 43: 467. 1916
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244847
Common Names
- Depauperatus Mitracarpus
- Cuspidatus Mitracarpus
- Decumbens Mitracarpus
Description
Mitracarpus depauperatus (also called Poor Mitracarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist forests, wet limestone forests, and wet limestone savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Mitracarpus depauperatus has been used as a traditional medicine for a variety of ailments, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mitracarpus depauperatus is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mitracarpus depauperatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Mitracarpus depauperatus
Mitracarpus depauperatus can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Mitracarpus depauperatus FAQ
What is the common name of Mitracarpus depauperatus?
Depauperate Mitracarpus
What is the natural habitat of Mitracarpus depauperatus?
Tropical forests
What is the average height of Mitracarpus depauperatus?
2-3 feet
Species in the Mitracarpus genus
Mitracarpus acunae,
Mitracarpus anthospermoides,
Mitracarpus bahorucanus,
Mitracarpus baturitensis,
Mitracarpus brachystigma,
Mitracarpus brasiliensis,
Mitracarpus breviflorus,
Mitracarpus brevis,
Mitracarpus christii,
Mitracarpus decumbens,
Mitracarpus depauperatus,
Mitracarpus eichleri,
Mitracarpus eritrichoides,
Mitracarpus filipes,
Mitracarpus fischeri,
Mitracarpus flagellatus,
Mitracarpus fortunii,
Mitracarpus frigidus,
Mitracarpus glabrescens,
Mitracarpus haitiensis,
Mitracarpus hasslerianus,
Mitracarpus hirtus,
Mitracarpus laeteviridis,
Mitracarpus lhotzkianus,
Mitracarpus linearifolius,
Mitracarpus linearis,
Mitracarpus maxwelliae,
Mitracarpus megapotamicus,
Mitracarpus microspermus,
Mitracarpus parvulus,
Mitracarpus polycladus,
Mitracarpus portoricensis,
Mitracarpus pusillus,
Mitracarpus recurvatus,
Mitracarpus rigidifolius,
Mitracarpus rizzinianus,
Mitracarpus sagranus,
Mitracarpus salzmannianus,
Mitracarpus scaberulus,
Mitracarpus schizangius,
Mitracarpus squarrosus,
Mitracarpus steyermarkii,
Mitracarpus tenuis,
Mitracarpus longicalyx,
Mitracarpus bicrucis,
Mitracarpus aristatus,
Mitracarpus capitatus,
Mitracarpus carnosus,
Mitracarpus falcatus,
Mitracarpus floribundus,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,