Coccocypselum capitatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitatum
ID:
900511
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Graham) C.B.Costa & Mamede
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58: 175 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899846
Common Names
- Coccocypselum capitatum
- Capitatum Coccocypselum
- Coccocypselum Capitatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coccocypselum capitatum (also called False Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to tropical regions of the world. It grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has small, white flowers. It is found in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Coccocypselum capitatum is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping, as it has attractive foliage and produces a showy flower in the summer. It is also a good choice for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coccocypselum capitatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coccocypselum capitatum is a clump-forming, evergreen grass with arching leaves. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Coccocypselum capitatum
Coccocypselum capitatum is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Coccocypselum genus
Coccocypselum bahiense, Coccocypselum anomalum, Coccocypselum aureum, Coccocypselum brevipetiolatum, Coccocypselum capitatum, Coccocypselum condalia, Coccocypselum cordifolium, Coccocypselum erythrocephalum, Coccocypselum geophiloides, Coccocypselum glaberrimum, Coccocypselum glabrifolium, Coccocypselum guianense, Coccocypselum hasslerianum, Coccocypselum herbaceum, Coccocypselum hirsutum, Coccocypselum hispidulum, Coccocypselum lanceolatum, Coccocypselum lymansmithii, Coccocypselum oblongatum, Coccocypselum ovatum, Coccocypselum pedunculare, Coccocypselum pulchellum,
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-44296: Based on the initial data import
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.
Maria Candida Henrique Mamede (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mamede' in the authors string.
Cristina Bestetti Costa (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Costa' in the authors string.