Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
muricatus
ID:
621886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 2: 79 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621218



Common Names

  • Cordylocarpus muricatus
  • Prickly-Fruited Cordylocarpus
  • Muricate Cordylocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Cordylocarpus muricatus palaestinus Eig ex Zohary [unknown]

Description

Cordylocarpus muricatus (also called 'Kapok Tree', among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests, tropical moist montane forests, and moist savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Cordylocarpus muricatus has been used as an ornamental plant, for its wood and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cordylocarpus muricatus is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cordylocarpus muricatus is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method, as seeds may not germinate reliably.

Where to Find Cordylocarpus muricatus

Cordylocarpus muricatus is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Cordylocarpus muricatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cordylocarpus muricatus?

Cordylocarpus muricatus

What is the common name of Cordylocarpus muricatus?

Mountain Cordylocarpus

What type of plant is Cordylocarpus muricatus?

Cordylocarpus muricatus is a shrub in the Rubiaceae family

Species in the Cordylocarpus genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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