Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
lanceolatum
ID:
900824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pers.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 132 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900159

Common Names

  • Coccocypselum lanceolatum
  • Lanceolate Coccocypselum
  • Lanceolate Star Grass

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Description

Coccocypselum lanceolatum (also called Lanceolate coccocypselum, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Africa and parts of Asia. It has a short, erect stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It has small, narrow leaves that are about 0.5 cm wide and can be up to 15 cm long. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Coccocypselum lanceolatum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccocypselum lanceolatum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut, and the seedling is a small, green, three-angled seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccocypselum lanceolatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Coccocypselum lanceolatum

Coccocypselum lanceolatum is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

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,

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