Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
926613

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Walp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 6: 69 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925948

Common Names

  • Cosmibuena macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Cosmibuena
  • Large-fruited Cosmibuena

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Description

Cosmibuena macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Cosmibuena, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to South America, and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmibuena macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmibuena macrocarpa has white flowers with a yellow center and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves and a small yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmibuena macrocarpa is a small shrub, usually growing to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil mix moist and provide bright indirect light.

Where to Find Cosmibuena macrocarpa

Cosmibuena macrocarpa is native to Central and South America and is found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

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-48346: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.