Cochlospermum gillivraei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gillivraei
ID:
903011
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 1: 106 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902346
Common Names
- Gillivraei Cochlospermum
- Gillivraei Cup Plant
- Gillivraei Popcorn Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cochlospermum gillivraei (also called Gillivrae's Cochlospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, deserts, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cochlospermum gillivraei is a species of flowering plant in the family Cochlospermaceae. It is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cochlospermum gillivraei sub. gillivraeiCochlospermum gillivraei sub. gregorii (F.Muell.) Poppend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cochlospermum gillivraei is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.
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Cochlospermum gillivraei is a perennial shrub that is native to the western United States. It grows in dry, open areas and is tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by seed and cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is a low-maintenance shrub and does not require much care.
Where to Find Cochlospermum gillivraei
Cochlospermum gillivraei can be found in Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Queensland.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44529: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.