Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
collinus
ID:
782649

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 4: 420 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000781982



Common Names

  • Collin's Calycopeplus
  • Collin's Calycopeplus Bush
  • Collin's Calycopeplus Shrub


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Description

Calycopeplus collinus (also called Collin's Colea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It is a low-growing, succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Calycopeplus collinus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calycopeplus collinus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, round, and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calycopeplus collinus is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Calycopeplus collinus

Calycopeplus collinus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Calycopeplus collinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calycopeplus collinus?

Calycopeplus collinus

What is the common name of Calycopeplus collinus?

Collin's Calycopeplus

What is the natural habitat of Calycopeplus collinus?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and Zambia.

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-32047: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.