Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
velutina
ID:
618249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Torreya 7: 6 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617581



Common Names

  • Comocladia Velutina
  • Velutina Comocladia
  • Comocladia


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Description

Comocladia velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings or layering. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a seedbed in the spring. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from the tip of a branch and place it in a pot filled with moist potting soil. To propagate by layering, bend a branch to the ground and cover it with soil. Keep the soil moist until the branch takes root.

Where to Find Comocladia velutina

Comocladia velutina is native to Central America and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Comocladia velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comocladia velutina?

Comocladia velutina

What is the common name of Comocladia velutina?

Velvet Comocladia

What is the natural habitat of Comocladia velutina?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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