Conchocarpus modestus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modestus
ID:
618402
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kallunki
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(2): 312. 1998 [29 Jun 1998]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617734
Common Names
- Modestus Conchocarpus
- Modest Conchocarpus
- Modest Conchocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conchocarpus modestus (also called modest conchocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a greyish-brown bark and small, yellowish-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as savannas and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Conchocarpus modestus is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Conchocarpus modestus has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in umbels. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conchocarpus modestus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Conchocarpus modestus
Conchocarpus modestus is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, open forests and savannas.
Conchocarpus modestus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Conchocarpus modestus?
Conchocarpus modestus
What is the common name of Conchocarpus modestus?
Modest Conchocarpus
What is the natural habitat of Conchocarpus modestus?
Conchocarpus modestus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Conchocarpus genus
Conchocarpus acuminatus, Conchocarpus adenantherus, Conchocarpus bellus, Conchocarpus cauliflorus, Conchocarpus concinnus, Conchocarpus cuneifolius, Conchocarpus cyrtanthus, Conchocarpus dasyanthus, Conchocarpus diadematus, Conchocarpus elegans, Conchocarpus fanshawei, Conchocarpus fissicalyx, Conchocarpus fontanesianus, Conchocarpus furcatus, Conchocarpus gaudichaudianus, Conchocarpus grandiflorus, Conchocarpus grandis, Conchocarpus guyanensis, Conchocarpus heterophyllus, Conchocarpus hirsutus, Conchocarpus inopinatus, Conchocarpus insignis, Conchocarpus larensis, Conchocarpus longifolius, Conchocarpus longipes, Conchocarpus macrocarpus, Conchocarpus macrophyllus, Conchocarpus marginatus, Conchocarpus mastigophorus, Conchocarpus modestus, Conchocarpus nicaraguensis, Conchocarpus obovatus, Conchocarpus odoratissimus, Conchocarpus oppositifolius, Conchocarpus ovatus, Conchocarpus paniculatus, Conchocarpus pentandrus, Conchocarpus punctatus, Conchocarpus ramiflorus, Conchocarpus santosii, Conchocarpus silvestris, Conchocarpus sordidus, Conchocarpus toxicarius, Conchocarpus transitionalis, Conchocarpus ucayalinus, Conchocarpus minutiflorus, Conchocarpus racemosus, Conchocarpus hamadryadicus, Conchocarpus albiflorus, Conchocarpus coeruleus,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2733933: Based on the initial data import
Jacquelyn Ann Kallunki (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kallunki' in the authors string.