Kopsia dasyrachis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasyrachis
ID:
222029
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 123 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221358
Common Names
- Kopsia dasyrachis
- Dasyrachis Kopsia
- Dasyrachis Kopsia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kopsia dasyrachis (also called 'Dasy-Leaved Kopsia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kopsia dasyrachis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kopsia dasyrachis has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kopsia dasyrachis is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Kopsia dasyrachis
Kopsia dasyrachis is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Kopsia dasyrachis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kopsia dasyrachis?
Kopsia dasyrachis
What are the common names of Kopsia dasyrachis?
Dasy-leaved kopsia
What type of plant is Kopsia dasyrachis?
Tropical shrub
Species in the Kopsia genus
Kopsia angustipetala, Kopsia arborea, Kopsia dasyrachis, Kopsia deverrei, Kopsia flavida, Kopsia fruticosa, Kopsia griffithii, Kopsia hainanensis, Kopsia harmandiana, Kopsia lapidilecta, Kopsia larutensis, Kopsia macrophylla, Kopsia pauciflora, Kopsia profunda, Kopsia singapurensis, Kopsia sleeseniana, Kopsia tenuis, Kopsia teoi, Kopsia tonkinensis, Kopsia grandifolia, Kopsia rajangensis, Kopsia rosea, Kopsia sumatrana, Kopsia vidalii,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-106324: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.