Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
nanus
ID:
917886

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Esser & Welzen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 56: 658 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917221

Common Names

  • Nanus Colobocarpos
  • Colobocarpos Nanus
  • Nanus Colobocarpos

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Description

Colobocarpos nanus (also called Dwarf Colobocarpos, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Nanus region of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with small white or pink flowers, and its leaves are usually variegated with green, yellow, or white.

Uses & Benefits

Colobocarpos nanus is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to South America and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a variety of uses including as a ground cover, as a border plant, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colobocarpos nanus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colobocarpos nanus is an evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Colobocarpos nanus

Colobocarpos nanus is native to Chile.

Species in the Colobocarpos genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46255: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Hans-Joachim Esser (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esser' in the authors string.
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.