Coptosapelta montana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
924429
Status:
valid
Authors:
Korth. ex Valeton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 19: 290 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923764
Common Names
- Mountain Coptosapelta
- Koromiko
- Taupata
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Coptosapelta montana (also called Mountain 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 montana 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 montana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coptosapelta montana 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 montana
Coptosapelta montana 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-47006: Based on the initial data import
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.