Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
philippinense
ID:
624246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 13: 542 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623578

Common Names

  • Cosmostigma philippinense
  • Philippine Cosmostigma
  • Philippines Cosmostigma

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Description

Cosmostigma philippinense (also called 'Philippine Cosmostigma', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmostigma philippinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmostigma philippinense has small, white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmostigma philippinense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained compost, and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cosmostigma philippinense

Cosmostigma philippinense is native to the Philippines.

Cosmostigma philippinense FAQ

What is the common name of Cosmostigma philippinense?

Philippine Rock Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cosmostigma philippinense?

It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands in the Philippines

What is the size of Cosmostigma philippinense?

It typically grows to a height of 2-3 inches (5-7 cm)

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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