Status:
valid
Authors:
(Naudin) Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 32 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619941
Common Names
- Welwitsch's Corallocarpus
- Corallocarpus welwitschii
- Corallocarpus welwitschii
Synonyms
- Rhynchocarpa welwitschii Naudin [unknown]
- Corallocarpus congolensis Cogn. [unknown]
- Corallocarpus gilgianus Cogn. [unknown]
- Corallocarpus welwitschii subintegrifolia Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Corallocarpus welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's coralberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to East Asia. It is an upright shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Corallocarpus welwitschii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corallocarpus welwitschii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corallocarpus welwitschii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, 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. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Corallocarpus welwitschii
Corallocarpus welwitschii is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 500-3000 m.
Corallocarpus welwitschii FAQ
What are the best growing conditions for Corallocarpus welwitschii?
Corallocarpus welwitschii prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
How often should I water Corallocarpus welwitschii?
Corallocarpus welwitschii should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
What pests or diseases affect Corallocarpus welwitschii?
Corallocarpus welwitschii is generally pest and disease free.
Species in the Corallocarpus genus
Corallocarpus bainesii,
Corallocarpus boehmii,
Corallocarpus conocarpus,
Corallocarpus dissectus,
Corallocarpus ellipticus,
Corallocarpus epigaeus,
Corallocarpus poissonii,
Corallocarpus schimperi,
Corallocarpus schinzii,
Corallocarpus tenuissimus,
Corallocarpus triangularis,
Corallocarpus welwitschii,
Corallocarpus perrieri,
Corallocarpus grevei,
Corallocarpus glomeruliflorus,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,