Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
bracteatum
ID:
924405

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 2: 162 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923740

Common Names

  • Coptophyllum bracteatum
  • Bracted Coptophyllum
  • Coptophyllum

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Description

Coptophyllum bracteatum (also called Bracted Coptophyllum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows in a variety of habitats including coastal areas, lowland forests, and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Coptophyllum bracteatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Coptophyllum bracteatum are small, greenish-white and clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coptophyllum bracteatum is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, acidic soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Coptophyllum bracteatum

Coptophyllum bracteatum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

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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