Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 571 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845103
Common Names
- Chiococca lucens
- Shining Chiococca
- Lucens Chiococca
Description
Chiococca lucens (also called Shiny 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 lucens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiococca lucens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chiococca lucens is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 2-3 m and prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn, and division can be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Chiococca lucens
Chiococca lucens can be found in the tropical regions of the Americas and Africa.
Chiococca lucens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chiococca lucens?
Chiococca lucens
What is the common name of Chiococca lucens?
Shining Chiococca
What is the growth habit of Chiococca lucens?
It is a shrub with erect stems
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,