Coptosapelta diffusa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
924415
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Champ. ex Benth.) Steenis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 56: 806 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923750
Common Names
- Diffuse Coptosapelta
- Koromiko
- Taupata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coptosapelta diffusa (also called Diffuse 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 diffusa has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coptosapelta diffusa has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings have a long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coptosapelta diffusa 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 diffusa
Coptosapelta diffusa is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines.
Species in the Coptosapelta genus
Coptosapelta beccarii, Coptosapelta carrii, Coptosapelta diffusa, Coptosapelta fuscescens, Coptosapelta griffithii, Coptosapelta hameliaeblasta, Coptosapelta hammii, Coptosapelta janowskii, Coptosapelta laotica, Coptosapelta lutescens, Coptosapelta maluensis, Coptosapelta montana, Coptosapelta olaciformis, Coptosapelta parviflora, Coptosapelta tomentosa, Coptosapelta valetonii,
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-46995: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
John George Champion (1815-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champ.' in the authors string.