Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
beccarii
ID:
924413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 19: 289 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923748

Common Names

  • Beccari's Coptosapelta
  • Koromiko
  • Taupata

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Description

Coptosapelta beccarii (also called Beccari's Coptosapelta, 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

Coptosapelta beccarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coptosapelta beccarii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coptosapelta beccarii 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 Coptosapelta beccarii

Coptosapelta beccarii is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines.

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-46993: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.