Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
845768

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

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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.

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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 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-39098: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.