Status:
valid
Authors:
H.C.Hopkins & Pillon
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 268 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506858
Common Names
- Codia triverticillata
- Three-veined codia
- Three-veined codia tree
Description
Codia triverticillata (also called Triverticillate Codia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to New Caledonia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 5 meters tall. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers are white or yellowish. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Codia triverticillata is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Codia triverticillata is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codia triverticillata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Codia triverticillata
Codia triverticillata is native to New Caledonia and can be found on the island of Triverticillata.
Codia triverticillata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codia triverticillata?
Codia triverticillata
What is the common name of Codia triverticillata?
Three-whorled codia
What is the natural habitat of Codia triverticillata?
Tropical and subtropical regions of New Caledonia
Species in the Codia genus
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis,
Ackama nubicola,
Ackama paniculosa,
Ackama rosifolia,
Acrophyllum australe,
Acrophyllum venosum,
Aistopetalum multiflorum,
Aistopetalum viticoides,
Anodopetalum biglandulosum,
Bauera capitata,
Bauera rubioides,
Bauera sessiliflora,
Caldcluvia paniculata,
Callicoma serratifolia,
Ceratopetalum apetalum,
Ceratopetalum corymbosum,
Ceratopetalum gummiferum,
Ceratopetalum hylandii,
Ceratopetalum iugumense,
Ceratopetalum macrophyllum,
Ceratopetalum succirubrum,
Ceratopetalum tetrapterum,
Ceratopetalum virchowii,
Codia belepensis,
Codia jaffrei,
Codia mackeeana,
Codia triverticillata,
Codia albicans,
Codia albifrons,
Codia cinerascens,
Codia discolor,
Codia ferruginea,
Codia fusca,
Codia incrassata,
Codia microphylla,
Codia montana,
Codia nitida,
Codia spatulata,
Codia xerophila,
Cunonia alticola,
Cunonia aoupiniensis,
Cunonia atrorubens,
Cunonia austrocaledonica,
Cunonia balansae,
Cunonia bernieri,
Cunonia bullata,
Cunonia capensis,
Cunonia cerifera,
Cunonia deplanchei,
Cunonia lenormandii,
References
Yohan Pillon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pillon' in the authors string.