Cephalanthus occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
830555
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 95 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829890
Common Names
- Cephalanthus Occidentalis
- Occidentalis Buttonbush
- Buttonbush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalanthus occidentalis (also called Buttonbush, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has bright white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalanthus occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalanthus occidentalis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalanthus occidentalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Cephalanthus occidentalis
Cephalanthus occidentalis can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Cephalanthus occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalanthus occidentalis?
Cephalanthus occidentalis
What is the family of Cephalanthus occidentalis?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Cephalanthus occidentalis?
Buttonbush
Species in the Cephalanthus genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-36721: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.