Status:
valid
Authors:
Halford & A.J.Ford
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 911 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793051
Common Names
- Coprosma Tayloriae
- Campomanesia Glazioviana
- Campomanesia Goetheana
Description
Coelospermum dasylobum (also called Dasylobum coelospermum, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in wet and moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coelospermum dasylobum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. The leaves are used to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coelospermum dasylobum has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves with serrated edges.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coelospermum dasylobum can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer months.
Where to Find Coelospermum dasylobum
Coelospermum dasylobum can be found in the tropical and subtropical dry forests of Central and South America.
Coelospermum dasylobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coelospermum dasylobum?
Coelospermum dasylobum
What is the common name of Coelospermum dasylobum?
Dasylobum Coelospermum
Where is Coelospermum dasylobum native to?
Brazil
Species in the Coelospermum genus
Coelospermum dasylobum,
Coelospermum balansanum,
Coelospermum crassifolium,
Coelospermum decipiens,
Coelospermum fragrans,
Coelospermum paniculatum,
Coelospermum reticulatum,
Coelospermum salomoniense,
Coelospermum truncatum,
Coelospermum volubile,
Coelospermum purpureum,
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
David A. Halford: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Halford' in the authors string.