Status:
valid
Authors:
(Freitag) Akhani
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 168: 948 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508843
Common Names
- Climacoptera maimanica
- Maimanica Climacoptera
- Maimanica
Synonyms
- Salsola maimanica Freitag [unknown]
Description
Climacoptera maimanica (also called Maiman's Climacoptera, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along roadsides. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves with entire margins and a glossy upper surface.
Uses & Benefits
Climacoptera maimanica is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, skin diseases, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Climacoptera maimanica has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Climacoptera maimanica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Climacoptera maimanica
Climacoptera maimanica is native to Mexico.
Climacoptera maimanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Climacoptera maimanica?
Climacoptera maimanica
What is the common name of Climacoptera maimanica?
Maimanica Climacoptera
What is the natural habitat of Climacoptera maimanica?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Climacoptera genus
Climacoptera maimanica,
Climacoptera affinis,
Climacoptera afghanica,
Climacoptera amblyostegia,
Climacoptera aralensis,
Climacoptera botschantzevii,
Climacoptera brachiata,
Climacoptera bucharica,
Climacoptera chorassanica,
Climacoptera crassa,
Climacoptera czelekenica,
Climacoptera ferganica,
Climacoptera glaberrima,
Climacoptera intricata,
Climacoptera iranica,
Climacoptera iraqensis,
Climacoptera kasakorum,
Climacoptera khalisica,
Climacoptera korshinskyi,
Climacoptera lachnophylla,
Climacoptera lanata,
Climacoptera longipistillata,
Climacoptera longistylosa,
Climacoptera malyginii,
Climacoptera merkulowiczii,
Climacoptera minkvitziae,
Climacoptera narynensis,
Climacoptera obtusifolia,
Climacoptera olgae,
Climacoptera oxyphylla,
Climacoptera pjataevae,
Climacoptera ptiloptera,
Climacoptera subcrassa,
Climacoptera sukaczevii,
Climacoptera susamyrica,
Climacoptera transoxana,
Climacoptera turcomanica,
Climacoptera turgaica,
Climacoptera tyshchenkoi,
Climacoptera ustjurtensis,
Climacoptera vachschi,
Climacoptera zenobiae,
Climacoptera melkulowiczii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,