Codonoboea puncticulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puncticulata
ID:
749673
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) C.L.Lim
Source:
cmp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62: 268 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749006
Common Names
- Codonoboea puncticulata
- Spotted Codonoboea
- Spotted Water Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Codonoboea puncticulata (also called Pimpled Codonoboea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to tropical regions in Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in coastal areas, mangrove swamps, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Codonoboea puncticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Codonoboea puncticulata is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, unbranched stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Codonoboea puncticulata can be cultivated and propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Codonoboea puncticulata
Codonoboea puncticulata is native to India and can be found in moist, shaded habitats.
Codonoboea puncticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codonoboea puncticulata?
Codonoboea puncticulata
What type of plant is Codonoboea puncticulata?
A fern
Where is Codonoboea puncticulata native to?
Southeast Asia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2903500: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Chung Lu Lim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Lim' in the authors string.