Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
lymansmithii
ID:
900834

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 165 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900169

Common Names

  • Lymansmithii Coccocypselum
  • Lymansmithii Indiangrass
  • Lymansmithii Sorghastrum

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Description

Coccocypselum lymansmithii (also called 'Lyman-Smith's Coccocypselum', among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves with a smooth texture and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccocypselum lymansmithii 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 lymansmithii 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 lymansmithii

Coccocypselum lymansmithii is native to South Africa. It is found in open grasslands and disturbed areas.

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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