Chiococca oaxacana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 383 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845248
Common Names
- Chiococca oaxacana
- Oaxaca Cocoa
- Oaxacana Cocoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chiococca oaxacana (also called White-flowered Chiococca, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Guatemala. It has white flowers and grows in tropical forests and dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chiococca oaxacana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chiococca oaxacana has small white flowers, each with a single seed. The seedlings have thin, long stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chiococca oaxacana is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Chiococca oaxacana
Chiococca oaxacana can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Chiococca oaxacana FAQ
What are the common names of Chiococca oaxacana?
Common names of Chiococca oaxacana include Oaxacan snowberry and Oaxacan snowberry bush.
What are the growing conditions for Chiococca oaxacana?
Chiococca oaxacana prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the native range of Chiococca oaxacana?
Chiococca oaxacana is native to Mexico and Central 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-39112: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.