Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
marginata
ID:
749679

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) C.L.Lim

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62: 266 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749012



Common Names

  • Codonoboea marginata
  • Margined Codonoboea
  • Margined Water Fern


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Synonyms

  • Roettlera marginata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus marginatus C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus ophirensis Ridl. [unknown]
  • Henckelia marginata (C.B.Clarke) A.Weber [unknown]

Description

Codonoboea marginata (also called Margined Codonoboea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to tropical regions in Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in coastal areas, mangrove swamps, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Codonoboea marginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codonoboea marginata is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped nutlet. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonoboea marginata can be cultivated and propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Codonoboea marginata

Codonoboea marginata is native to India and can be found in moist, shaded habitats.

Codonoboea marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoboea marginata?

Codonoboea marginata

What type of plant is Codonoboea marginata?

A fern

Where is Codonoboea marginata native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Codonoboea genus

Codonoboea caelestis, Codonoboea ericiflora, Codonoboea leucocodon, Codonoboea lilacina, Codonoboea nivea, Codonoboea rubiginosa, Codonoboea robinsonii, Codonoboea ridleyana, Codonoboea reptans, Codonoboea rugosa, Codonoboea stolonifera, Codonoboea yongii, Codonoboea viscida, Codonoboea venusta, Codonoboea tiumanica, Codonoboea soldanella, Codonoboea serratifolia, Codonoboea salicinoides, Codonoboea salicina, Codonoboea ramosa, Codonoboea urticoides, Codonoboea holttumii, Codonoboea malayana, Codonoboea longipes, Codonoboea leucantha, Codonoboea leiophylla, Codonoboea lancifolia, Codonoboea johorica, Codonoboea inaequalis, Codonoboea miniata, Codonoboea hispida, Codonoboea hirta, Codonoboea hirsuta, Codonoboea heterophylla, Codonoboea kelantanensis, Codonoboea platypus, Codonoboea quinquevulnera, Codonoboea pyroliflora, Codonoboea puncticulata, Codonoboea pumila, Codonoboea pulchella, Codonoboea primulina, Codonoboea marginata, Codonoboea pectinata, Codonoboea pauziana, Codonoboea parviflora, Codonoboea nitida, Codonoboea polyanthoides, Codonoboea elata, Codonoboea glabrata,

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-2903506: Based on the initial data import
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Chung Lu Lim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Lim' in the authors string.