Cochlospermum tinctorium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tinctorium
ID:
903269
Status:
valid
Authors:
Perrier ex A.Rich.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent. : 99 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902604
Common Names
- Dyer's Bottle Tree
- Dyer's Cochlospermum
- Dyer's Bottlebrush Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cochlospermum tinctorium (also called Dye Cochlospermum, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to tropical Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 8-15 m. It is found in dry woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cochlospermum tinctorium is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of oil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cochlospermum tinctorium is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, grass-like with a single leaf blade.
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Cochlospermum tinctorium is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings.
Where to Find Cochlospermum tinctorium
Cochlospermum tinctorium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru.
Species in the Cochlospermum genus
Cochlospermum noldei, Cochlospermum angolense, Cochlospermum fraseri, Cochlospermum gillivraei, Cochlospermum intermedium, Cochlospermum orinocense, Cochlospermum planchonii, Cochlospermum regium, Cochlospermum religiosum, Cochlospermum tetraporum, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Cochlospermum vitifolium, Cochlospermum wittei, Cochlospermum macnamarae, Cochlospermum arafuricum, Cochlospermum wrightii, Cochlospermum gonzalezii, Cochlospermum palmatifidum, Cochlospermum malvifolium,
Species in the Bixaceae family
Bixa arborea, Bixa excelsa, Bixa orellana, Bixa platycarpa, Bixa urucurana, Cochlospermum noldei, Cochlospermum angolense, Cochlospermum fraseri, Cochlospermum gillivraei, Cochlospermum intermedium, Cochlospermum orinocense, Cochlospermum planchonii, Cochlospermum regium, Cochlospermum religiosum, Cochlospermum tetraporum, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Cochlospermum vitifolium, Cochlospermum wittei, Cochlospermum macnamarae, Cochlospermum arafuricum, Cochlospermum wrightii, Cochlospermum gonzalezii, Cochlospermum palmatifidum, Cochlospermum malvifolium, Diegodendron humbertii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44552: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Alfred Perrier (1809-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perrier' in the authors string.