Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
oxycarpum
ID:
614776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1909: 188 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614108



Common Names

  • Oxycarpum Coelocaryon
  • Sharp-Fruited Coelocaryon
  • Sharp-Fruited Yellow-Eyed Grass


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Description

Coelocaryon oxycarpum (also called Sharp-fruited Coelocaryon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has yellow-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Coelocaryon oxycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coelocaryon oxycarpum is white or pale yellow in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coelocaryon oxycarpum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Coelocaryon oxycarpum

Coelocaryon oxycarpum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Coelocaryon oxycarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coelocaryon oxycarpum?

Coelocaryon oxycarpum

What is the family of Coelocaryon oxycarpum?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Coelocaryon oxycarpum?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:585645-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.