Kopsia vidalii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vidalii
ID:
806723
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 27: 288 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806057
Common Names
- Kopsia vidalii
- Vidalii Kopsia
- Vidal Kopsia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kopsia vidalii (also called Kopsia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in lowland forests and thickets. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white, fragrant flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Kopsia vidalii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Kopsia vidalii is white in color and has a small, cup-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kopsia vidalii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Kopsia vidalii
Kopsia vidalii is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Kopsia vidalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Kopsia vidalii?
Kopsia vidalii
Where is Kopsia vidalii native to?
Thailand
What is the growth rate of Kopsia vidalii?
Medium
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-344325: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.