Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.L.Burtt) A.Weber
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 391 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337298
Common Names
- Codonoboea pagonensis
- Pagon Codonoboea
- Pagon Cup Flower
Description
Codonoboea pagonensis (also called Purple-stemmed Codonoboea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem and purple-tinged leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America and South America, where it grows in tropical and subtropical forests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Codonoboea pagonensis 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 pagonensis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Codonoboea pagonensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Codonoboea pagonensis
Codonoboea pagonensis is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.
Codonoboea pagonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Codonoboea pagonensis?
Codonoboea pagonensis
What is the common name of Codonoboea pagonensis?
Pagon Codonoboea
What is the natural habitat of Codonoboea pagonensis?
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,