Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
cordifolium
ID:
900556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees & Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 12: 14 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899891

Common Names

  • Coccocypselum cordifolium
  • Heart-leaved Bamboo
  • Heart-leaved Reed

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Description

Coccocypselum cordifolium (also called Heart-leaved Coccocypselum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are oval-shaped and pointed at the end. It is found in moist forests and along streams in the tropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Coccocypselum cordifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccocypselum cordifolium is a small, white or yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccocypselum cordifolium 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 cordifolium

Coccocypselum cordifolium can be found in India.

Coccocypselum cordifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coccocypselum cordifolium?

Coccocypselum cordifolium

What is the common name of Coccocypselum cordifolium?

Mountain Bamboo

What is the native range of Coccocypselum cordifolium?

Eastern Asia

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-44300: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.