Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
capitatum
ID:
924406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 348 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923741

Common Names

  • Coptophyllum capitatum
  • Capitate Coptophyllum
  • Coptophyllum

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Description

Coptophyllum capitatum (also called Capitate 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 capitatum 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 capitatum 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 capitatum 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 capitatum

Coptophyllum capitatum 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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