Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Soegeng
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1960
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 5: 279 (1960)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614155
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Neesiocarpa Coelostegia
- Nees' Coelostegia
- Nees' Yellow-Eyed Grass
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Coelostegia neesiocarpa (also called Nees 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 neesiocarpa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a border plant. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Coelostegia neesiocarpa 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.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Coelostegia neesiocarpa 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 neesiocarpa
                        
                            Coelostegia neesiocarpa is native to Southeast Asia and is found in moist forests and woodlands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Coelostegia neesiocarpa FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Coelostegia neesiocarpa?
Coelostegia neesiocarpa
What is the common name of Coelostegia neesiocarpa?
Nees' false-heather
What is the natural habitat of Coelostegia neesiocarpa?
Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Coelostegia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,