Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
cotinifolius
ID:
614738

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desf.) F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Pl. Vict. i. 200.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614070

Common Names

  • Cotinifolius Plant
  • Codonocarpus Plant
  • Cotinifolius Vine

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Synonyms

  • Gyrostemon acaciiformis F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Gyrostemon cotinifolius Desf. [unknown]
  • Gyrostemon pungens Lindl. [unknown]
  • Hymenotheca acaciiformis (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Hymenotheca cotinifolia (Desf.) F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Codonocarpus cotinifolius (also called Cottonwood Codonocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers with distinctive cottonwood-like leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Codonocarpus cotinifolius is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a border plant. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codonocarpus cotinifolius is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonocarpus cotinifolius is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be propagated from stem cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Codonocarpus cotinifolius

Codonocarpus cotinifolius is native to Central America, and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.

Codonocarpus cotinifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonocarpus cotinifolius?

Codonocarpus cotinifolius

What is the common name of Codonocarpus cotinifolius?

Cotinus-leaved Codonocarpus

What is the family of Codonocarpus cotinifolius?

Asteraceae

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2730186: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.