Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 4: 139 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899751
Common Names
- Aureum Coccocypselum
- Aureum Coccocypselum Grass
- Aureum Coccocypselum Setaria
Description
Coccocypselum aureum (also called Golden Coccocypselum, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Coccocypselum aureum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coccocypselum aureum are yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coccocypselum aureum is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun and moderate to low water. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Coccocypselum aureum
Coccocypselum aureum can be found in the tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Coccocypselum aureum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coccocypselum aureum?
Coccocypselum aureum
What is the common name of Coccocypselum aureum?
Golden rush
Where is Coccocypselum aureum native to?
Brazil
Species in the Coccocypselum genus
Coccocypselum bahiense,
Coccocypselum anomalum,
Coccocypselum aureum,
Coccocypselum brevipetiolatum,
Coccocypselum capitatum,
Coccocypselum condalia,
Coccocypselum cordifolium,
Coccocypselum erythrocephalum,
Coccocypselum geophiloides,
Coccocypselum glaberrimum,
Coccocypselum glabrifolium,
Coccocypselum guianense,
Coccocypselum hasslerianum,
Coccocypselum herbaceum,
Coccocypselum hirsutum,
Coccocypselum hispidulum,
Coccocypselum lanceolatum,
Coccocypselum lymansmithii,
Coccocypselum oblongatum,
Coccocypselum ovatum,
Coccocypselum pedunculare,
Coccocypselum pulchellum,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,