Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
614119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 13: 151 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613451

Common Names

  • Coccoloba wrightii
  • Wright's Coccoloba
  • Wright's Seagrape

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Synonyms

  • Coccoloba saxicola Britton [unknown]
  • Coccoloba scrobiculata Lindau [unknown]
  • Coccoloba subtruncata Urb. [unknown]

Description

Coccoloba wrightii (also called Wright's Sea-grape, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in dry and moist forests, as well as coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Coccoloba wrightii has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of food, fiber, and fuel. The fruit of the plant is edible and can be used to make jams and jellies. The leaves can be used to make a tea, and the wood can be used for construction and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coccoloba wrightii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are covered in a white fuzz.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccoloba wrightii is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Coccoloba wrightii

Coccoloba wrightii can be found in Central America, in countries such as Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Coccoloba wrightii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccoloba wrightii?

Coccoloba wrightii

What type of plant is Coccoloba wrightii?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Coccoloba wrightii native to?

Caribbean

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,

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