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
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.
Where to Find Cordylostigma amboensis
Cordylostigma amboensis is native to Madagascar.
Species in the Cordylostigma genus
Cordylostigma prolixipes,
Cordylostigma obtusilobum,
Cordylostigma microcalum,
Cordylostigma cicendioides,
Cordylostigma amboense,
Cordylostigma longifolium,
Cordylostigma cuspidatum,
Cordylostigma stellarioides,
Cordylostigma virgatum,
Cordylostigma amboensis,
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,