Koilodepas cordisepalum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordisepalum
ID:
918433
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welzen & Muzzaz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 227 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917768
Common Names
- Koilodepas cordisepalum
- Cordise-sepal Koilodepas
- Cordise-sepal Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Koilodepas cordisepalum (also called 'Heart-sepal Koilodepas', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, with a spreading habit and its leaves are obovate. It is native to India, where it grows in dry shrublands and along coasts.
Uses & Benefits
Koilodepas cordisepalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Koilodepas cordisepalum is white to yellowish-green in color, and has a tubular shape with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nutlet. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Koilodepas cordisepalum is a shrub native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of around 18-20°C. Once germinated, the seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.
Where to Find Koilodepas cordisepalum
Koilodepas cordisepalum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Koilodepas genus
Koilodepas bantamense, Koilodepas brevipes, Koilodepas calycinum, Koilodepas ferrugineum, Koilodepas frutescens, Koilodepas hainanense, Koilodepas homaliifolium, Koilodepas laevigatum, Koilodepas longifolium, Koilodepas pectinatum, Koilodepas wallichianum, Koilodepas cordisepalum, Koilodepas hainanense,
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-463127: Based on the initial data import
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.
Muzzazinah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muzzaz.' in the authors string.