Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
genipifolia
ID:
615359

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Malpigh. Syn. : 54 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614691



Common Names

  • Coleostachys genipifolia
  • Jamaican Cherry
  • Genipa genipifolia


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Synonyms

  • Coleostachys spicata Juss. [unknown]

Description

Coleostachys genipifolia (also called Genipa Palm, among many other common names) is a small evergreen palm that grows up to 5 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Coleostachys genipifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coleostachys genipifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleostachys genipifolia can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Coleostachys genipifolia

Coleostachys genipifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical forests of the region.

Coleostachys genipifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coleostachys genipifolia?

Coleostachys genipifolia

What is the family of Coleostachys genipifolia?

Marantaceae

Where is Coleostachys genipifolia native to?

Brazil

Species in the Coleostachys genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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