Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
sphaerocarpum
ID:
614778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fouilloy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 548 (1972 publ. 1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614110

Common Names

  • Sphaerocarpum Coelocaryon
  • Round-Fruited Coelocaryon
  • Round-Fruited Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Description

Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum (also called Round-fruited 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 sphaerocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum 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 sphaerocarpum 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 sphaerocarpum

Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum?

Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum

What is the family of Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum?

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

R. Fouilloy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fouilloy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585647-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.