Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
pendulus
ID:
614276

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 237 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613608



Common Names

  • Cocculus Pendulus
  • Pendulous Cocculus
  • Weeping Cocculus


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Synonyms

  • Leaeba dubia J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Menispermum epibaterium Spreng. [unknown]
  • Menispermum ellipticum Poir. [unknown]
  • Menispermum edule Vahl [unknown]
  • Menispermum leaeba Delile [unknown]
  • Adenocheton phyllanthoides Fenzl [unknown]
  • Bricchettia somalensis Pax [unknown]
  • Cebatha pendula (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cocculus cebatha DC. [unknown]
  • Cocculus ellipticus DC. [unknown]
  • Cocculus epibaterium DC. [unknown]
  • Cocculus glaber Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Cocculus laevis Wall. [unknown]
  • Cocculus leaeba (Delile) DC. [unknown]
  • Cocculus recisus Miers [unknown]
  • Epibaterium pendulum J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Epibaterium scandens Raeusch. [unknown]

Description

Cocculus pendulus (also called Weeping 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 pendulus 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 pendulus 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 pendulus 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 pendulus

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

Cocculus pendulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cocculus pendulus?

Cocculus pendulus

What is the common name of Cocculus pendulus?

Pendulous Cocculus

What is the habitat of Cocculus pendulus?

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-2729715: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.