Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
nummularioides
ID:
1079824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bonpl.) Naudin

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 13: 27 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079162



Common Names

  • Comolia nummularioides
  • Coin-leaved Comolia
  • Nummular Comolia


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Description

Comolia nummularioides (also called Nummularioid Comolia, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Comolia nummularioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period, making it an ideal choice for landscaping. The plant is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comolia nummularioides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Comolia nummularioides

Comolia nummularioides is native to Mexico and Central America, including Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20300545: Based on the initial data import
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.