Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 55 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923760
Common Names
- Lao Coptosapelta
- Koromiko
- Taupata
Description
Coptosapelta laotica (also called Lao 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 laotica 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
The flower of Coptosapelta laotica is white or yellowish-white, with a tubular calyx and 5 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coptosapelta laotica 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 laotica
Coptosapelta laotica is found in tropical rainforests in Laos.
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,