Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
crassifolium
ID:
910521

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.T.Johanss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Blumea 32: 321 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000909856

Common Names

  • Coelospermum Crassifolium
  • Crassifolium Orchid
  • Coral Orchid

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Description

Coelospermum crassifolium (also called 'Thick-Leaved Coelospermum', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small shrub with long, narrow leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Coelospermum crassifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coelospermum crassifolium has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelospermum crassifolium is a shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Coelospermum crassifolium

Coelospermum crassifolium is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Coelospermum crassifolium FAQ

What type of plant is Coelospermum crassifolium?

Coelospermum crassifolium is an orchid

Where does Coelospermum crassifolium grow?

Coelospermum crassifolium is native to Southeast Asia

What is the growth rate of Coelospermum crassifolium?

Coelospermum crassifolium grows at a moderate rate

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-45359: Based on the initial data import
Jan Thomas Johansson (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Johanss.' in the authors string.