Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
924465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. 2: 87 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000923800

Common Names

  • Nigrescens Coptosperma
  • Coptosperma
  • Black Coptosperma

Searching for Coptosperma nigrescens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Coptosperma nigrescens (also called Black-fruited Coptosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Salicaceae family. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 8 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Coptosperma nigrescens is used in traditional Brazilian medicine as a treatment for fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in Brazilian cuisine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coptosperma nigrescens is small, white and fragrant. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small and delicate.

Searching for Coptosperma nigrescens? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Coptosperma nigrescens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Coptosperma nigrescens

Coptosperma nigrescens can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

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