Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megacarpa
ID:
615839

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Burret

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 800 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615171



Common Names

  • Colona Megacarpa
  • Megacarpa Colona
  • Large-fruited Colona


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Synonyms

  • Columbia megacarpa Merr. [unknown]

Description

Colona megacarpa (also called Megacarpa Colona, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, secondary forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Colona megacarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colona megacarpa has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colona megacarpa is a low-growing perennial wildflower native to western North America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Colona megacarpa

Colona megacarpa can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Colona megacarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colona megacarpa?

Colona megacarpa

What is the family of Colona megacarpa?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Colona megacarpa?

Megacarpa Colona

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731407: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.