Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
1317885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pupulin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 20: 204 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330339



Common Names

  • Cochlezella Costaricensis
  • Costa Rican Cochlezella
  • Costa Rican Psilotaceae


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Description

Cochlezella costaricensis (also called 'Costa Rican Cochlezella', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cochlezella costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cochlezella costaricensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cochlezella costaricensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Cochlezella costaricensis

Cochlezella costaricensis is endemic to Costa Rica and can be found in the provinces of Guanacaste and Puntarenas.

Cochlezella costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cochlezella costaricensis?

Cochlezella costaricensis

What is the common name of Cochlezella costaricensis?

Costaricensis Cochlezella

What is the natural habitat of Cochlezella costaricensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Cochlezella 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

Franco Pupulin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pupulin' in the authors string.