Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
614035

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Med. Habana 7: 343. 1870 [15 Nov 1870]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613367

Common Names

  • Coccoloba Rufescens
  • Coccoloba
  • Rufescent Coccoloba

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Synonyms

  • Coccoloba rufescens longifolia Lindau [unknown]

Description

Coccoloba rufescens (also called Rusty Sea Grape, among many other common names) is a large evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central America and northern South America. It has a rounded crown and grows to a height of 6-9 m. It is found in coastal forests, dry forests, and mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Coccoloba rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to stabilize soil in wet areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coccoloba rufescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccoloba rufescens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated from seeds 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. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Coccoloba rufescens

Coccoloba rufescens can be found in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Coccoloba rufescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccoloba rufescens?

Coccoloba rufescens

What is the common name of Coccoloba rufescens?

Rufous Sea Grape

What is the natural habitat of Coccoloba rufescens?

Coastal areas and beaches of the Caribbean and Florida

Species in the Coccoloba genus

Coccoloba acapulcensis, Coccoloba acrostichoides, Coccoloba acuminata, Coccoloba acuna, Coccoloba albicans, Coccoloba alnifolia, Coccoloba arborescens, Coccoloba argentinensis, Coccoloba armata, Coccoloba ascendens, Coccoloba baracoensis, Coccoloba barbadensis, Coccoloba barkeri, Coccoloba belizensis, Coccoloba benitensis, Coccoloba boxii, Coccoloba brasiliensis, Coccoloba buchii, Coccoloba bullata, Coccoloba caesia, Coccoloba caracasana, Coccoloba caravellae, Coccoloba ceibensis, Coccoloba cereifera, Coccoloba charitostachya, Coccoloba chiapensis, Coccoloba cholutecensis, Coccoloba clementis, Coccoloba colombiana, Coccoloba conduplicata, Coccoloba cordata, Coccoloba coriacea, Coccoloba coronata, Coccoloba costata, Coccoloba cowellii, Coccoloba cozumelensis, Coccoloba cruegeri, Coccoloba cujabensis, Coccoloba darienensis, Coccoloba declinata, Coccoloba densifrons, Coccoloba diversifolia, Coccoloba dussii, Coccoloba escuintlensis, Coccoloba excelsa, Coccoloba fallax, Coccoloba fastigiata, Coccoloba fawcettii, Coccoloba filipes, Coccoloba flavescens,

Species in the Polygonaceae family

Acanthoscyphus parishii, Afrobrunnichia africana, Afrobrunnichia erecta, Antigonon flavescens, Antigonon guatimalense, Antigonon leptopus, Aristocapsa insignis, Atraphaxis intricata, Atraphaxis angustifolia, Atraphaxis aucheri, Atraphaxis avenia, Atraphaxis badghysi, Atraphaxis billardieri, Atraphaxis bracteata, Atraphaxis canescens, Atraphaxis caucasica, Atraphaxis compacta, Atraphaxis daghestanica, Atraphaxis decipiens, Atraphaxis frutescens, Atraphaxis grandiflora, Atraphaxis irtyschensis, Atraphaxis karataviensis, Atraphaxis kopetdagensis, Atraphaxis laetevirens, Atraphaxis macrocarpa, Atraphaxis manshurica, Atraphaxis muschketowii, Atraphaxis pungens, Atraphaxis pyrifolia, Atraphaxis rodinii, Atraphaxis seravschanica, Atraphaxis spinosa, Atraphaxis suaedifolia, Atraphaxis teretifolia, Atraphaxis virgata, Atraphaxis arianum, Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme, Atraphaxis toktogulicum, Brunnichia ovata, Calligonum acanthopterum, Calligonum aciferum, Calligonum aculeatum, Calligonum aequilaterale, Calligonum alaschanicum, Calligonum alatiforme, Calligonum alatum, Calligonum amoenum, Calligonum androssowii, Calligonum aphyllum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2729493: Based on the initial data import
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.