Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
845642

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 11(1): 231 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844977

Common Names

  • Chiococca coriacea
  • White-berried Snowberry
  • Beadvine

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Description

Chiococca coriacea (also called White Coralberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It produces bright red berries in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Chiococca coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Chiococca coriacea flower is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chiococca coriacea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Chiococca coriacea

Chiococca coriacea can be found in grasslands and meadows in South America.

Chiococca coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chiococca coriacea?

Chiococca coriacea

What is the common name of Chiococca coriacea?

Coriaceous Chiococca

What type of plant is Chiococca coriacea?

Vine

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-39086: Based on the initial data import
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.