Coccochondra phelpsiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phelpsiana
ID:
923886
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 144: 118 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923221
Common Names
- Phelpsiana Coccochondra
- Coccochondra Phelpsiana
- Phelps Coccochondra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coccochondra phelpsiana (also called Phelps' coccochondra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has a compact, upright habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is found in open grasslands, shrublands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Coccochondra phelpsiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coccochondra phelpsiana is a small, yellow or white cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coccochondra phelpsiana is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and can tolerate temperatures between 10-30°C. It can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm and humid environment. The seedlings should be repotted every two years.
Where to Find Coccochondra phelpsiana
Coccochondra phelpsiana is found in wetland areas in South America.
Species in the Coccochondra genus
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-468913: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.