Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
924432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton ex K.Heyne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind. , ed. 2, 2: 1384 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923767

Common Names

  • Woolly Coptosapelta
  • Koromiko
  • Taupata

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Description

Coptosapelta tomentosa (also called Tomentose 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa is a shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5 and should be planted in full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Coptosapelta tomentosa

Coptosapelta tomentosa 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

Karel Heyne (1877-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Heyne' in the authors string.
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:747553-1: Based on the initial data import