Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diervilloides
ID:
927163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch. & Linden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Exot. 9: 8 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926498

Common Names

  • Coutarea diervilloides
  • Diervilloides Coutarea
  • Diervilloides Cajeput

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Description

Coutarea diervilloides (also called Diervil Coutarea, 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

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coutarea diervilloides is small, white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coutarea diervilloides is an evergreen shrub native to Central and 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 Coutarea diervilloides

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

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-48568: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.