Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) Delprete
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 609 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330661
Description
Coussarea lutea (also called Luteous Coussarea, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid and wet forests. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have entire margins.
Uses & Benefits
Coussarea lutea is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coussarea lutea has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coussarea lutea is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Coussarea lutea
Coussarea lutea is native to the rainforests of Central and South America.
Coussarea lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coussarea lutea?
Coussarea lutea
What is the common name of Coussarea lutea?
Lutea
Where is Coussarea lutea native to?
Colombia
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,