Cochlospermum orinocense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orinocense
ID:
903165
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 1: 393 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902500
Common Names
- Orinocense Buttercup
- Orinocense Cochlospermum
- Orinocense Cup-of-Gold
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cochlospermum orinocense (also called Orinoco 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 orinocense 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
Cochlospermum orinocense has a flower with five yellow petals and a long, slender awn. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cochlospermum orinocense is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is a drought-tolerant species that is well-suited to dry climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in the spring or summer. When propagating by cuttings, it is best to take cuttings in the late spring or early summer. The plants should be spaced about 3 feet apart and planted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cochlospermum orinocense
Cochlospermum orinocense 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-44543: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.