Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
frigidus
ID:
245529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(6): 81 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244861

Common Names

  • Mitracarpus frigidus
  • Frigidus Mitracarpus
  • Frigidus Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mitracarpus frigidus andinus Steyerm. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus frigidus frigidus [unknown]
  • Mitracarpus frigidus fruticosus (Standl.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus frigidus humboldtianus K.Schum. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus frigidus orinocensis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus frigidus peruvianus Steyerm. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus fruticosus Standl. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus humboldtianus Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Spermacoce discolor E.Mey. [valid]
  • Spermacoce frigida Willd. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus frigidus genuinus K.Schum. [invalid]

Description

Mitracarpus frigidus (also called Cold 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 frigidus is used as an ornamental plant, for ground cover, and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitracarpus frigidus is a small white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitracarpus frigidus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to North America. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and is often used as a ground cover. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult.

Where to Find Mitracarpus frigidus

Mitracarpus frigidus can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Mitracarpus frigidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitracarpus frigidus?

Mitracarpus frigidus

What is the family of Mitracarpus frigidus?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Mitracarpus frigidus?

Frigid Mitracarpus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-128730: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.