Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 2: 336 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221392
Common Names
- Kopsia singapurensis
- Singapurensis Kopsia
- Singapurensis Kopsia Tree
Description
Kopsia singapurensis (also called 'Singapore Kopsia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Singapore, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Kopsia singapurensis is used as an ornamental plant and can be grown in gardens and containers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Kopsia singapurensis has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Kopsia singapurensis is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Kopsia singapurensis
Kopsia singapurensis is native to Singapore.
Kopsia singapurensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kopsia singapurensis?
Kopsia singapurensis
What type of plant is Kopsia singapurensis?
Kopsia singapurensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae.
Where is Kopsia singapurensis found?
Kopsia singapurensis is found in Singapore.
Species in the Kopsia genus
Kopsia angustipetala,
Kopsia arborea,
Kopsia dasyrachis,
Kopsia deverrei,
Kopsia flavida,
Kopsia fruticosa,
Kopsia griffithii,
Kopsia hainanensis,
Kopsia harmandiana,
Kopsia lapidilecta,
Kopsia larutensis,
Kopsia macrophylla,
Kopsia pauciflora,
Kopsia profunda,
Kopsia singapurensis,
Kopsia sleeseniana,
Kopsia tenuis,
Kopsia teoi,
Kopsia tonkinensis,
Kopsia grandifolia,
Kopsia rajangensis,
Kopsia rosea,
Kopsia sumatrana,
Kopsia vidalii,
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,