Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
humistratus
ID:
631227

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 92 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000630559

Common Names

  • Cuphonotus Humistratus
  • Humid Cup-Fern
  • Humid Cupfern

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Synonyms

  • Bursa humistrata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Capsella humistrata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Cuphonotus humistratus papillosus O.E.Schulz [unknown]
  • Hutchinsia humistrata (F.Muell.) J.M.Black [unknown]

Description

Cuphonotus humistratus (also called Humid Cup-fungus, among many other common names) is a small, saprobic fungus with small, white fruiting bodies. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Cuphonotus humistratus is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and for its fragrant wood and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuphonotus humistratus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuphonotus humistratus is a small shrub that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division of the root ball.

Where to Find Cuphonotus humistratus

Cuphonotus humistratus can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil.

Cuphonotus humistratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cuphonotus humistratus?

Cuphonotus humistratus

What is the natural habitat of Cuphonotus humistratus?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What is the average lifespan of Cuphonotus humistratus?

2-3 years

Species in the Cuphonotus genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2748560: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.