Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
614822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sidiy.

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Blumea 46: 165 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614154



Common Names

  • Montana Coelostegia
  • Mountain Coelostegia
  • Mountain Yellow-Eyed Grass


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Description

Coelostegia montana (also called Mountain Climbing-Creeper, among many other common names) is a woody climber that grows up to 5m in length. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane rainforests. It is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that is often found scrambling up trees.

Uses & Benefits

Coelostegia montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelostegia montana is yellow in color and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelostegia montana is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 6 m tall. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Coelostegia montana

Coelostegia montana is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Coelostegia montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelostegia montana?

Coelostegia montana

What is the common name of Coelostegia montana?

Mountain false-heather

What is the natural habitat of Coelostegia montana?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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