Coccocypselum geophiloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geophiloides
ID:
900640
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wawra
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 31: 70 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899975
Common Names
- Geophiloides Bamboo
- Geophiloides Sasa
- Geophiloides Striped Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coccocypselum geophiloides (also called earth-loving false bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to China and Vietnam, where it grows in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It is a rhizomatous perennial grass with thin, arching stems and small, lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Coccocypselum geophiloides is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coccocypselum geophiloides is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
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Coccocypselum geophiloides can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Coccocypselum geophiloides
Coccocypselum geophiloides is native to China and can be found in forests and thickets at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
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-44308: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Wawra von Fernsee (1831-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wawra' in the authors string.