Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
peduncularis
ID:
926667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f. ex Schiller

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Cat. Orch.-Samml. Schiller , ed. 3: 22 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000926002



Common Names

  • Cottonia peduncularis
  • Peduncularis Cottonia
  • Stalked Cottonia


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Description

Cottonia peduncularis (also called 'Cordillera de la Costa' and 'Cordillera de la Costa de Venezuela', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Cordillera de la Costa of Venezuela. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall, with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cottonia peduncularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cottonia peduncularis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, brown, and ovate. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cottonia peduncularis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Cottonia peduncularis

Cottonia peduncularis can be found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Species in the Cottonia 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-48365: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Sigismund Schiller (1847-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiller' in the authors string.