Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 378 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618040
Common Names
- Connarus cochinchinensis
- Cochinchinensis Connarus
- Cochinchinensis's Connarus
Synonyms
- Tricholobus verruculosus Kuntze [unknown]
- Connarus attopoevensis Pierre [unknown]
- Connarus verruculosus G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Tricholobus cochinchinensis Baill. [unknown]
Description
Connarus cochinchinensis (also called Chinese Boxwood, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with an upright habit and glossy, leathery leaves. It is native to China and Taiwan and is found in forests, scrub and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Connarus cochinchinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Connarus cochinchinensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Connarus cochinchinensis is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Connarus cochinchinensis
Connarus cochinchinensis can be found in China, Vietnam, and Laos.
Connarus cochinchinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Connarus cochinchinensis?
Connarus cochinchinensis
What is the common name of Connarus cochinchinensis?
Cochin Connar
What is the natural habitat of Connarus cochinchinensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Connarus genus
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,
Connarus culionensis,
Connarus cuneifolius,
Connarus detersoides,
Connarus detersus,
Connarus ecuadorensis,
Connarus elsae,
Connarus erianthus,
Connarus euphlebius,
Connarus fasciculatus,
Connarus favosus,
Connarus ferrugineus,
Connarus gabonensis,
Connarus grandifolius,
Connarus grandis,
Connarus griffonianus,
Connarus guggenheimii,
Connarus impressinervis,
Connarus incomptus,
Connarus jaramilloi,
Connarus kingii,
Connarus lambertii,
Connarus lamii,
Connarus latifolius,
Connarus lentiginosus,
Connarus longipetalus,
Connarus longistipitatus,
Connarus lucens,
Connarus marginatus,
Connarus marlenei,
Connarus martii,
Connarus megacarpus,
Connarus monocarpos,
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,