Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Burtt) A.Weber
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 392 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337302
Common Names
- Codonoboea punctata
- Punctate Codonoboea
- Punctate Cup Flower
Description
Codonoboea punctata (also called Spotted Coral Pea, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing shrub native to tropical Africa. It has trifoliate leaves with ovate leaflets and bright red flowers. It grows in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Codonoboea punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codonoboea punctata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have a single cotyledon with a long petiole and a broadly ovate leaf blade.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codonoboea punctata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Codonoboea punctata
Codonoboea punctata can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.
Codonoboea punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codonoboea punctata?
Codonoboea punctata
What is the common name of Codonoboea punctata?
Dotted Codonoboea
What is the natural habitat of Codonoboea punctata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Codonoboea genus
Codonoboea caelestis,
Codonoboea ericiflora,
Codonoboea leucocodon,
Codonoboea lilacina,
Codonoboea nivea,
Codonoboea rubiginosa,
Codonoboea robinsonii,
Codonoboea ridleyana,
Codonoboea reptans,
Codonoboea rugosa,
Codonoboea stolonifera,
Codonoboea yongii,
Codonoboea viscida,
Codonoboea venusta,
Codonoboea tiumanica,
Codonoboea soldanella,
Codonoboea serratifolia,
Codonoboea salicinoides,
Codonoboea salicina,
Codonoboea ramosa,
Codonoboea urticoides,
Codonoboea holttumii,
Codonoboea malayana,
Codonoboea longipes,
Codonoboea leucantha,
Codonoboea leiophylla,
Codonoboea lancifolia,
Codonoboea johorica,
Codonoboea inaequalis,
Codonoboea miniata,
Codonoboea hispida,
Codonoboea hirta,
Codonoboea hirsuta,
Codonoboea heterophylla,
Codonoboea kelantanensis,
Codonoboea platypus,
Codonoboea quinquevulnera,
Codonoboea pyroliflora,
Codonoboea puncticulata,
Codonoboea pumila,
Codonoboea pulchella,
Codonoboea primulina,
Codonoboea marginata,
Codonoboea pectinata,
Codonoboea pauziana,
Codonoboea parviflora,
Codonoboea nitida,
Codonoboea polyanthoides,
Codonoboea elata,
Codonoboea glabrata,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,