Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mattos-silvae
ID:
614698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chautems

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 14: 52 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614030



Common Names

  • Mattos-Silvae Plant
  • Codonanthe Plant
  • Mattos-Silvae Vine


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Description

Codonanthe mattos-silvae (also called Codonanthe, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Codonanthe mattos-silvae has non-medical uses such as being used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for some species of birds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codonanthe mattos-silvae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonanthe mattos-silvae is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Codonanthe mattos-silvae

Codonanthe mattos-silvae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Codonanthe mattos-silvae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonanthe mattos-silvae?

Codonanthe mattos-silvae

What are the common names of Codonanthe mattos-silvae?

Mattos-Silva's Codonanthe

What is the natural habitat of Codonanthe mattos-silvae?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2730142: Based on the initial data import
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.