Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1767
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 12 , 2: 292 (1767)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613993
Common Names
- Codon royenii
- Royenii Codon
- Royenii
Synonyms
- Codon aculeatus Gaertn. [unknown]
Description
Codon royenii (also called Codon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Codon royenii is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codon royenii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codon royenii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Codon royenii
Codon royenii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.
Codon royenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codon royenii?
Codon royenii
What are the common names of Codon royenii?
Royen's Codon
What is the natural habitat of Codon royenii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Codon genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,