Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Burtt) A.Weber
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 391 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337292
Common Names
- Codonoboea murutorum
- Murut Codonoboea
- Murut Cup Flower
Description
Codonoboea murutorum (also called Murut False Monkeyflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the family Phrymaceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It is native to western North America, and is found in moist meadows and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Codonoboea murutorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Codonoboea murutorum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codonoboea murutorum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Codonoboea murutorum
Codonoboea murutorum can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.
Codonoboea murutorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codonoboea murutorum?
Codonoboea murutorum
What is the common name of Codonoboea murutorum?
Murut Codonoboea
What is the natural habitat of Codonoboea murutorum?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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,