Coccocypselum pedunculare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedunculare
ID:
900941
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 142 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900276
Common Names
- Coccocypselum pedunculare
- Peduncular Coccocypselum
- Peduncular Coccocypselum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coccocypselum pedunculare (also called Coccocypselum, among many other common names) is an annual herb which grows up to 1m in height and has pedunculate-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Coccocypselum pedunculare is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil cover crop. It is also used in the production of ethanol and as a source of biofuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coccocypselum pedunculare is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.
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Coccocypselum pedunculare can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Coccocypselum pedunculare
Coccocypselum pedunculare is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
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-44337: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.