Chiococca filipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 7: 53 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845041
Common Names
- Chiococca filipes
- Filipe's Cocoa
- Filipe Cocoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiococca filipes (also called Slender Snowberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in forests, woodlands, and along roadsides. It has a rounded habit and grows up to 2 m tall. Its leaves are oval-shaped and leathery, and its flowers are white and bell-shaped. Its fruits are white and berry-like.
Uses & Benefits
Chiococca filipes has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiococca filipes has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiococca filipes is a perennial shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Chiococca filipes
Chiococca filipes can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Chiococca filipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiococca filipes?
Chiococca filipes
What is the common name of Chiococca filipes?
Slender snowberry
Where is Chiococca filipes found?
Chiococca filipes is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America
Species in the Chiococca genus
Chiococca alba, Chiococca auyantepuiensis, Chiococca belizensis, Chiococca caputensis, Chiococca coriacea, Chiococca filipes, Chiococca henricksonii, Chiococca lucens, Chiococca multipedunculata, Chiococca nitida, Chiococca oaxacana, Chiococca pachyphylla, Chiococca petrina, Chiococca phaenostemon, Chiococca rubriflora, Chiococca semipilosa, Chiococca sessilifolia, Chiococca steyermarkii, Chiococca stricta, Chiococca motleyana, Chiococca insularis, Chiococca grandiflora,
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-39092: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.