Status:
valid
Authors:
(Spreng.) Urb.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. (Urban) 1: 380. 1899.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001021058
Common Names
- Ferruginous Coeloneurum
- Ferruginous Liana
- Ferruginous Vine
Uses & Benefits
Coeloneurum ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coeloneurum ferruginea is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Where to Find Coeloneurum ferruginea
Coeloneurum ferruginea can be found in Mexico, Central America, and Colombia.
Species in the Coeloneurum genus
Species in the Solanaceae family