Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
amboensis
ID:
1040447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schinz) Groeninckx & Dessein

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1466 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001039785

Common Names

  • Cordylostigma amboensis
  • Ambo Cordylostigma
  • Amboensis Cordylostigma

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Description

Cordylostigma amboensis (also called Ambo Cordylostigma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cordylostigma amboensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cordylostigma amboensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Cordylostigma amboensis

Cordylostigma amboensis is native to Madagascar.

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

Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
Steven Dessein (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dessein' in the authors string.
Inge Groeninckx (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Groeninckx' in the authors string.