Chilocarpus costatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costatus
ID:
843978
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 393 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843313
Common Names
- Costate Chilocarpus
- Costate Chilocarpus
- Costate Chilocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chilocarpus costatus (also called the white-veined chilocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 10 to 15 m. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chilocarpus costatus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chilocarpus costatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Chilocarpus costatus is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be rooted in a moist medium and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Chilocarpus costatus
Chilocarpus costatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
Species in the Chilocarpus genus
Chilocarpus hirtus, Chilocarpus pubescens, Chilocarpus sarawakensis, Chilocarpus beccarianus, Chilocarpus conspicuus, Chilocarpus costatus, Chilocarpus decipiens, Chilocarpus denudatus, Chilocarpus obtusifolius, Chilocarpus rostratus, Chilocarpus steenisianus, Chilocarpus suaveolens, Chilocarpus torulosus, Chilocarpus vernicosus,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38927: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.