Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
924418

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 11: t. 1089 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923753

Common Names

  • Griffith's Coptosapelta
  • Koromiko
  • Taupata

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Description

Coptosapelta griffithii (also called Griffith'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 griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coptosapelta griffithii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Coptosapelta griffithii 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 griffithii

Coptosapelta griffithii 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,

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