Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
preussii
ID:
614777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 13: 85 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614109

Common Names

  • Preussii Coelocaryon
  • Preuss' Coelocaryon
  • Preuss' Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Synonyms

  • Coelocaryon klainei Pierre [unknown]

Description

Coelocaryon preussii (also called Preuss's 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 preussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelocaryon preussii is white or pale yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelocaryon preussii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Coelocaryon preussii

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

Coelocaryon preussii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelocaryon preussii?

Coelocaryon preussii

What is the family of Coelocaryon preussii?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Coelocaryon preussii?

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

Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585646-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.