Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
926661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 56 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925996

Common Names

  • Cosmocalyx spectabilis
  • Spectabilis Cosmocalyx
  • Showy Cosmocalyx

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Description

Cosmocalyx spectabilis (also called 'Cordillera de la Costa' and 'Cordillera de la Costa de Venezuela', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Cordillera de la Costa of Venezuela. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmocalyx spectabilis 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

Cosmocalyx spectabilis 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

Cosmocalyx spectabilis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cosmocalyx spectabilis

Cosmocalyx spectabilis 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 Cosmocalyx genus

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