Comolia prostrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
1269188
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(5): 143 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268526
Common Names
- Comolia Prostrata
- Prostrate Comolia
- Prostrate Comolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Comolia prostrata (also called Prostrate Comolia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Comolia prostrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Comolia prostrata has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Comolia prostrata: Comolia prostrata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Comolia prostrata
Comolia prostrata is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, shady areas. It can be found in the wild or purchased from nurseries.
Comolia prostrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Comolia prostrata?
Comolia prostrata
What type of plant is Comolia prostrata?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Comolia prostrata grow?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Comolia genus
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-50232936: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.