Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) A.Meeuse
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 8: 41 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619894
Common Names
- Corallocarpus Bainesii
- Bainesii
- Corallocarpus
Synonyms
- Corallocarpus dinteri Cogn. [unknown]
- Corallocarpus sphaerocarpus Cogn. [unknown]
- Corallocarpus sphaerocarpus scaberrimus Cogn. [unknown]
- Corallocarpus sphaerocarpus subhastatus Cogn. [unknown]
- Rhynchocarpa bainesii Hook.f. [unknown]
- Kedrostis bainesii Cogn. [unknown]
Description
Corallocarpus bainesii (also called Baines' coralberry, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to East Asia. It is an upright shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Corallocarpus bainesii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corallocarpus bainesii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corallocarpus bainesii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame or sheltered spot. Division should be done in spring or autumn, with each division containing at least one bud and some roots.
Where to Find Corallocarpus bainesii
Corallocarpus bainesii is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 500-3000 m.
Corallocarpus bainesii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Corallocarpus bainesii?
Corallocarpus bainesii is native to eastern North America.
What is the average size of Corallocarpus bainesii?
Corallocarpus bainesii typically grows to a height of about 6-12 inches.
What is the ideal temperature for Corallocarpus bainesii?
Corallocarpus bainesii prefers temperatures between 40-80°F.
Species in the Corallocarpus genus
Corallocarpus bainesii,
Corallocarpus boehmii,
Corallocarpus conocarpus,
Corallocarpus dissectus,
Corallocarpus ellipticus,
Corallocarpus epigaeus,
Corallocarpus poissonii,
Corallocarpus schimperi,
Corallocarpus schinzii,
Corallocarpus tenuissimus,
Corallocarpus triangularis,
Corallocarpus welwitschii,
Corallocarpus perrieri,
Corallocarpus grevei,
Corallocarpus glomeruliflorus,
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,