Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viridis
ID:
927153

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(5): 104 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926488

Common Names

  • Coussarea viridis
  • Viridis Coussarea
  • Greenish Coussarea

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Description

Coussarea viridis (also called Green Coussarea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with leathery, glossy green leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coussarea viridis is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coussarea viridis is pink and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coussarea viridis is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Coussarea viridis

Coussarea viridis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

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,

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