Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
cochliostema
ID:
942749

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Miss. Ém. Laurent 1: 549 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942087

Common Names

  • Dewevrella cochliostema
  • Cochliostema Plant
  • Dewevrella Plant

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Description

Dewevrella cochliostema (also called Cochliostema Dewevrella, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall, with leaves up to 5 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Dewevrella cochliostema is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dewevrella cochliostema has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dewevrella cochliostema is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Dewevrella cochliostema

Dewevrella cochliostema is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Dewevrella genus

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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