Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 132 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899868
Common Names
- Coccocypselum condalia
- Condalia Coccocypselum
- Coccocypselum
Description
Coccocypselum condalia (also called Coccocypselum condalia, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady places, usually in forests, and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Coccocypselum condalia 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
The flower of Coccocypselum condalia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coccocypselum condalia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings can be planted out in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Coccocypselum condalia
Coccocypselum condalia can be found in India.
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,