Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
vermigera
ID:
358450

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 206 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357782



Common Names

  • Coleotrype vermigera
  • Worm-bearing Coleotrype
  • Coleotrype


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Description

Coleotrype vermigera (also called Coleotrype, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet forests, riverbanks, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Coleotrype vermigera is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas. It can also be used to attract birds and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleotrype vermigera flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleotrype vermigera is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Coleotrype vermigera

Coleotrype vermigera can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Coleotrype vermigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleotrype vermigera?

Coleotrype vermigera

What is the common name of Coleotrype vermigera?

Vermigerous Coleotrype

Where is Coleotrype vermigera native to?

Africa and Madagascar

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,