Cochlospermum intermedium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
intermedium
ID:
903132
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 234 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902467
Common Names
- Cochlospermum
- Intermediate Cochlospermum
- Intermediate Spinypod
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cochlospermum intermedium (also called Intermedium Cochlospermum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America, growing in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has erect, branching stems with lance-shaped leaves and small, tubular, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cochlospermum intermedium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cochlospermum intermedium is a yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Cochlospermum intermedium is a perennial shrub that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cochlospermum intermedium
Cochlospermum intermedium can be found in South America.
Cochlospermum intermedium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cochlospermum intermedium?
Cochlospermum intermedium
What is the common name of Cochlospermum intermedium?
Intermediate silk cotton
Where does Cochlospermum intermedium grow?
Cochlospermum intermedium is native to South America.
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-44540: Based on the initial data import
Gottfried Wilhelm Johannes Mildbraed (1879-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mildbr.' in the authors string.