Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
maluensis
ID:
924428

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Proc. Sect. Sci. Kon. Akad. Wetensch. Amsterdam 26: 376 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923763

Common Names

  • Malu Coptosapelta
  • Koromiko
  • Taupata

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Description

Coptosapelta maluensis (also called Malu Coptosapelta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Cameroon to Ethiopia, and is found in moist forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Coptosapelta maluensis 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 maluensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coptosapelta maluensis 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 maluensis

Coptosapelta maluensis 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-47005: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.