Coussarea granvillei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Delprete & B.M.Boom
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51(4): 403. 1999
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926085
Common Names
- Coussarea Granvillei
- Granvillei Plant
- Coussarea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coussarea granvillei (also called Granville's Coussarea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical moist forests and secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coussarea granvillei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coussarea granvillei is a white, tubular corolla with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coussarea granvillei is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 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 Coussarea granvillei
Coussarea granvillei can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Species in the Coussarea genus
Coussarea bocainae, Coussarea ecuadorensis, Coussarea pilosula, Coussarea resinosa, Coussarea amplifolia, Coussarea cephaeloides, Coussarea dulcifolia, Coussarea spiciformis, Coussarea longilaciniata, Coussarea spicata, Coussarea chiapensis, Coussarea rafa-torresii, Coussarea accedens, Coussarea acuminata, Coussarea albescens, Coussarea amapaensis, Coussarea ampla, Coussarea antioquiana, Coussarea bahiensis, Coussarea bernardii, Coussarea biflora, Coussarea brevicaulis, Coussarea brevipedunculata, Coussarea capitata, Coussarea caroliana, Coussarea catingana, Coussarea cerroazulensis, Coussarea coffeoides, Coussarea congestiflora, Coussarea contracta, Coussarea cuatrecasasii, Coussarea duckei, Coussarea duplex, Coussarea durifolia, Coussarea enneantha, Coussarea evoluta, Coussarea fanshawei, Coussarea flava, Coussarea friburgensis, Coussarea frondosa, Coussarea garciae, Coussarea graciliflora, Coussarea grandifolia, Coussarea grandis, Coussarea granvillei, Coussarea hallei, Coussarea hirticalyx, Coussarea hyacinthiflora, Coussarea hydrangeifolia, Coussarea ilheotica,
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-48444: Based on the initial data import
Brian Morey Boom (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Boom' in the authors string.
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.