Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) Klotzsch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Ber. Bekanntm. Verh. Königl. Preuss. Akad. Wiss. Berlin 1853: 497 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333885
Common Names
- Warszewiczia coccinea
- Coccinea Warszewiczia
- Scarlet Warszewiczia
Synonyms
- Macrocnemum coccineum Vahl [valid]
- Mussaenda coccinea Poir. [valid]
- Warszewiczia macrophylla Wedd. [valid]
- Warszewiczia maynensis Wedd. [valid]
- Warszewiczia poeppigiana Klotzsch [valid]
- Warszewiczia pulcherrima Klotzsch [valid]
- Warszewiczia schomburgkiana Klotzsch [valid]
- Warszewiczia splendens Wedd. [valid]
- Calycophyllum coccineum DC. [valid]
- Aegiphila macrophylla Sieber ex Schauer [unknown]
Description
Warszewiczia coccinea (also called Scarlet Warszewiczia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America and Mexico. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, usually in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Warszewiczia coccinea is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It has small, red flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months, and its foliage is a deep green color. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover or in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Warszewiczia coccinea has red flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Warszewiczia coccinea is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Warszewiczia coccinea
Warszewiczia coccinea is native to Central America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.
Warszewiczia coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Warszewiczia coccinea?
Warszewiczia coccinea
What is the family of Warszewiczia coccinea?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Warszewiczia coccinea?
Scarlet Palm
Species in the Warszewiczia genus
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