Cochlospermum wittei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wittei
ID:
903331
Status:
valid
Authors:
Robyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 33: 418 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902666
Common Names
- Wittei Bottle Tree
- Wittei Cochlospermum
- Wittei Bottlebrush Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cochlospermum wittei (also called Witte's Cochlospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to South America. It has large, leathery leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry savannas, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cochlospermum wittei is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cochlospermum wittei sub. incanum (Robyns) Poppend.Cochlospermum wittei sub. wittei
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cochlospermum wittei is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with awns that are up to 2 cm long. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Cochlospermum wittei is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to allow for adequate space between plants. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The cutting should take root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Cochlospermum wittei
Cochlospermum wittei is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands.
Cochlospermum wittei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cochlospermum wittei?
Cochlospermum wittei
What is the common name of Cochlospermum wittei?
Witte's Cochlospermum
What type of plant is Cochlospermum wittei?
Tree
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-44558: Based on the initial data import
Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.