Coussarea rafa-torresii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 52: 72 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917249
Common Names
- Coussarea rafa-torresii
- Rafa-Torresii Coussarea
- Coussarea Rafa-Torresii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coussarea rafa-torresii (also called Rafa-Torres' Coussarea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Coussarea rafa-torresii is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Mexico and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a variety of uses including as a ground cover, as a border plant, and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coussarea rafa-torresii are small and yellow. The seed is a small, black, round structure. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, yellow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coussarea rafa-torresii is a shrub native to Mexico. It is found in open grassland and scrub. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Coussarea rafa-torresii
Coussarea rafa-torresii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central 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-462582: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.