Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
1047818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoerold) Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 288 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047156

Common Names

  • Coccinea Pellegrinia
  • Pellegrinia coccinea
  • Scarlet Pellegrinia

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Description

Pellegrinia coccinea (also called 'Coccinea Pellegrinia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pellegrinia coccinea is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pellegrinia coccinea has small red flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pellegrinia coccinea is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but will require more frequent watering. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Pellegrinia coccinea

Pellegrinia coccinea can be found in Costa Rica.

Species in the Ericaceae family