Basiphyllaea corallicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corallicola
ID:
319044
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ames
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Schedul. Orchid. 7: 1 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318376
Common Names
- Corallicola Waterberry
- Corallicola Syzygium
- Corallicola Water Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Basiphyllaea angustifolia Schltr. [unknown]
- Carteria corallicola Small [unknown]
Description
Basiphyllaea corallicola (also called 'Coral Bush', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and fragrant, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Basiphyllaea corallicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Basiphyllaea corallicola is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Basiphyllaea corallicola is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Basiphyllaea corallicola
Basiphyllaea corallicola is native to the Caribbean and can be found in Cuba, Jamaica, and other Caribbean islands.
Basiphyllaea corallicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Basiphyllaea corallicola?
Basiphyllaea corallicola
What is the common name of Basiphyllaea corallicola?
Coral Bush
What is the natural habitat of Basiphyllaea corallicola?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Basiphyllaea genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19934: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.