Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
pubescens
ID:
618240

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 1: 420 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617572



Common Names

  • Comocladia Pubescens
  • Pubescens Comocladia
  • Comocladia


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Description

Comocladia pubescens (also called Hairy Boxwood, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean region and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas. It has leathery leaves with toothed margins and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Comocladia pubescens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comocladia pubescens has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comocladia pubescens is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Brazil. The plant is cultivated for its edible fruits and for its medicinal properties. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Comocladia pubescens

Comocladia pubescens is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize.

Comocladia pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comocladia pubescens?

Comocladia pubescens

What is the common name of Comocladia pubescens?

Hairy Comocladia

What is the natural habitat of Comocladia pubescens?

It is found in wet forests, thickets, and mangrove swamps in the Caribbean region.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References