Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
396123

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 2: 129 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000395455



Common Names

  • Corymbose Carpetweed
  • Carpetweed
  • Corymbose Pinkweed


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Synonyms

  • Lahaya corymbosa (L.) Schult. [unknown]
  • Mollia aristata W.T.Aiton [unknown]
  • Mollia corymbosa (L.) Willd. [unknown]
  • Polycarpa corymbosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Achyranthes corymbosa L. [unknown]
  • Celosia corymbosa Retz. [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea corymbosa corymbosa [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea nebulosa Lakela [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea filifolia Muschl. [unknown]
  • Lahaya corymbosa Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Mollia spadicea Willd. [unknown]
  • Polycarpa brevifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea atherophora Steud. [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea brasiliensis ramosissima Camb.in St.Hil. [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea brevifolia O.F.Müll. [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea corymbosa brevifolia Domin [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea corymbosa typica Domin [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea densiflora Wall. [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea indica Lam. [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea spadicea Lam. [unknown]
  • Polycarpaea subulata Wight & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Polycarpaea corymbosa (also called Polycarpaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has a woody stem and its leaves are oval-shaped and green. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Polycarpaea corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in rock gardens. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and is drought-tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Polycarpaea corymbosa var. brasiliensis Chodat & Hassl.
Polycarpaea corymbosa var. effusa Oliv.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polycarpaea corymbosa is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polycarpaea corymbosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but performs best with regular watering. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Polycarpaea corymbosa

Polycarpaea corymbosa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Polycarpaea corymbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polycarpaea corymbosa?

Polycarpaea corymbosa

What is the common name of Polycarpaea corymbosa?

Corymbose polycarpaea

What is the natural habitat of Polycarpaea corymbosa?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2409432: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.