Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
miniata
ID:
749661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kiew) C.L.Lim

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748994



Common Names

  • Codonoboea miniata
  • Miniata Codonoboea
  • Scarlet Codonoboea


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Description

Codonoboea miniata (also called Scarlet 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 miniata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codonoboea miniata 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 miniata 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 miniata

Codonoboea miniata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Codonoboea miniata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoboea miniata?

Codonoboea miniata

What is the common name of Codonoboea miniata?

Miniata Codonoboea

What is the natural habitat of Codonoboea miniata?

Tropical rainforests

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-2903490: Based on the initial data import
Ruth Kiew (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kiew' in the authors string.
Chung Lu Lim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Lim' in the authors string.