Cochlospermum arafuricum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arafuricum
ID:
1331224
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowie & R.A.Kerrigan
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 136 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343678
Common Names
- Cochlospermum arafuricum
- Arafur Cochlospermum
- Arafur Cochlospermum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cochlospermum arafuricum (also called Arafura Cochlospermum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces clusters of yellow, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry, rocky meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cochlospermum arafuricum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cochlospermum arafuricum is a yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, ovoid nut. The seedlings have a single, oval to oblong cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, oblong to linear-lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cochlospermum arafuricum is a fast-growing, evergreen climber. It can be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer or by layering. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring.
Where to Find Cochlospermum arafuricum
Cochlospermum arafuricum is native to Australia.
Cochlospermum arafuricum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cochlospermum arafuricum?
Cochlospermum arafuricum
What are the common names of Cochlospermum arafuricum?
Cocky Apple, Arafura Cocky Apple
What is the native range of Cochlospermum arafuricum?
Australia
Species in the Cochlospermum genus
Cochlospermum noldei, Cochlospermum angolense, Cochlospermum fraseri, Cochlospermum gillivraei, Cochlospermum intermedium, Cochlospermum orinocense, Cochlospermum planchonii, Cochlospermum regium, Cochlospermum religiosum, Cochlospermum tetraporum, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Cochlospermum vitifolium, Cochlospermum wittei, Cochlospermum macnamarae, Cochlospermum arafuricum, Cochlospermum wrightii, Cochlospermum gonzalezii, Cochlospermum palmatifidum, Cochlospermum malvifolium,
Species in the Bixaceae family
Bixa arborea, Bixa excelsa, Bixa orellana, Bixa platycarpa, Bixa urucurana, Cochlospermum noldei, Cochlospermum angolense, Cochlospermum fraseri, Cochlospermum gillivraei, Cochlospermum intermedium, Cochlospermum orinocense, Cochlospermum planchonii, Cochlospermum regium, Cochlospermum religiosum, Cochlospermum tetraporum, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Cochlospermum vitifolium, Cochlospermum wittei, Cochlospermum macnamarae, Cochlospermum arafuricum, Cochlospermum wrightii, Cochlospermum gonzalezii, Cochlospermum palmatifidum, Cochlospermum malvifolium, Diegodendron humbertii,
References
Ian Donald Cowie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowie' in the authors string.
Raelee A. Kerrigan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Kerrigan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77150153-1: Based on the initial data import