Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculatus
ID:
614263

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 1: 523 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613595



Common Names

  • Cocculus Orbiculatus
  • Round-Leaved Cocculus
  • Round Cocculus


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Synonyms

  • Nephroia sarmentosa Lour. [unknown]
  • Limacia kunstleri King [unknown]
  • Menispermum reniforme Spreng. [unknown]
  • Menispermum triflorum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Menispermum ovalifolium Pers. [unknown]
  • Menispermum hexagynum Roxb. [unknown]
  • Cebatha cuneifolia (Miers) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cebatha ferrandiana (Gaudich.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cebatha integra (Hillebr.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cebatha mollis (Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cebatha orbiculata (Thunb.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cebatha virgata (Hillebr.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cocculus cuneatus Benth. [unknown]
  • Cocculus cynanchoides C.Presl [unknown]
  • Cocculus diantherus Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cocculus dichopetalus Turcz. [unknown]
  • Cocculus elegans Ridl. [unknown]
  • Cocculus ferrandianus Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Cocculus hexagynus Colebr. [unknown]
  • Cocculus integer Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Cocculus lenissimus Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Cocculus lonchophyllus Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Cocculus mollis Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Cocculus nephroia DC. [unknown]
  • Cocculus orbiculatus C.K.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Cocculus orbiculatus macrophyllus (Nakai) S.-Y.Oh [unknown]
  • Cocculus orbiculatus mollis (Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson) Hara [unknown]
  • Cocculus ovalifolius DC. [unknown]
  • Cocculus ovalifolius Blume [unknown]
  • Cocculus perraudi Lign. & Bey [unknown]
  • Cocculus sarmentosus Diels [unknown]
  • Cocculus thunbergii DC. [unknown]
  • Cocculus triflorus DC. [unknown]
  • Cocculus umbellatus Steud. [unknown]
  • Cocculus virgatus Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Ferrandia oleifera Gaudich. [unknown]
  • Cocculus sarmentosus linearis Yamam. [unknown]
  • Cocculus sarmentosus pauciflorus Y.C.Wu [unknown]
  • Cocculus sarmentosus stenophyllus Merr. [unknown]
  • Menispermum trilobum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Cocculus trilobus DC. [unknown]
  • Nephroia pubinervis Miers [unknown]
  • Menispermum orbiculatum L. [unknown]
  • Cocculus orbiculatus orbiculatus [unknown]
  • Nephroia cuneifolia Miers [unknown]
  • Nephroia dilatata Miers [unknown]
  • Nephroia pycnantha Miers [unknown]

Description

Cocculus orbiculatus (also called Round-fruited Moonseed, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the moonseed family, Menispermaceae. It is a woody climber with twining stems and is native to India. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cocculus orbiculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cocculus orbiculatus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cocculus orbiculatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cocculus orbiculatus

Cocculus orbiculatus can be found in India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Cocculus orbiculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cocculus orbiculatus?

Cocculus orbiculatus

What is the common name of Cocculus orbiculatus?

Round-fruited Cocculus

What is the habitat of Cocculus orbiculatus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2729703: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.