Status:
valid
Authors:
Aubl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane 1: 74 (1775)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000624308
Common Names
- Coutoubea ramosa
- Branching Coutoubea
- Branching-flowered Coutoubea
Description
Coutoubea ramosa (also called Ramosa, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant, native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are simple, opposite, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coutoubea ramosa is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coutoubea ramosa is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coutoubea ramosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Coutoubea ramosa
Coutoubea ramosa is native to Central and South America.
Coutoubea ramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coutoubea ramosa?
Coutoubea ramosa
What is the common name of Coutoubea ramosa?
Coutoubea ramosa
What is the family of Coutoubea ramosa?
Rubiaceae
Species in the Coutoubea genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,