Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
reticulosa
ID:
1324850

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) A.Weber

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 392 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337304



Common Names

  • Codonoboea reticulosa
  • Reticulate Codonoboea
  • Reticulate Cup Flower


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Description

Codonoboea reticulosa (also called Spiny Coral Pea, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing shrub native to tropical Africa. It has trifoliate leaves with ovate leaflets and bright red flowers. It grows in tropical forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Codonoboea reticulosa 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 reticulosa has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oblong. The seedlings have a single cotyledon with a long petiole and a broadly ovate leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonoboea reticulosa 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 reticulosa

Codonoboea reticulosa is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Peru and Ecuador.

Codonoboea reticulosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoboea reticulosa?

Codonoboea reticulosa

What is the common name of Codonoboea reticulosa?

Netted Codonoboea

What is the natural habitat of Codonoboea reticulosa?

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,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.