Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
botryoides
ID:
614772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vermoesen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Man. Ess. Forest. Congo : 59 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614104

Common Names

  • Botryoides Coelocaryon
  • Clustered Coelocaryon
  • Clustered Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Description

Coelocaryon botryoides (also called Cluster-headed Coelocaryon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Coelocaryon botryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelocaryon botryoides 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

Coelocaryon botryoides is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Coelocaryon botryoides

Coelocaryon botryoides can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Coelocaryon botryoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelocaryon botryoides?

Coelocaryon botryoides

What is the family of Coelocaryon botryoides?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Coelocaryon botryoides?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Camille Vermoesen (1882-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vermoesen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585641-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.