Tocoyena costanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 25: 73 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326275
Common Names
- Tocoyena costanensis
- Costa Rican Tocoyena
- Costa Rican False Mistletoe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Tocoyena costanensis (also called 'Tocoyena costanensis', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Tocoyena costanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in parks and other public spaces. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Tocoyena costanensis sub. costanensisTocoyena costanensis sub. andina Steyerm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Tocoyena costanensis are white, tubular and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Tocoyena costanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny location with regular watering.
Where to Find Tocoyena costanensis
Tocoyena costanensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica.
Tocoyena costanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tocoyena costanensis?
Tocoyena costanensis
What is the common name of Tocoyena costanensis?
Costanensis Tocoyena
What is the natural habitat of Tocoyena costanensis?
Tropical forests of South America
Species in the Tocoyena genus
Tocoyena brevifolia, Tocoyena bullata, Tocoyena costanensis, Tocoyena cubensis, Tocoyena foetida, Tocoyena formosa, Tocoyena guianensis, Tocoyena hispidula, Tocoyena longiflora, Tocoyena megistantha, Tocoyena neglecta, Tocoyena orinocensis, Tocoyena pendulina, Tocoyena pittieri, Tocoyena sellowiana, Tocoyena viscidula, Tocoyena arenicola, Tocoyena sprucei, Tocoyena atlantica, Tocoyena prostrata,
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-206899: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.