Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
punctatus
ID:
618411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kallunki

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(2): 318. 1998 [29 Jun 1998]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617743



Common Names

  • Punctatus Conchocarpus
  • Dotted Conchocarpus
  • Dotted Conchocarpus


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Description

Conchocarpus punctatus (also called dotted 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 with white spots. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Conchocarpus punctatus is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Conchocarpus punctatus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Conchocarpus punctatus 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 punctatus

Conchocarpus punctatus is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Conchocarpus punctatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conchocarpus punctatus?

Conchocarpus punctatus

What is the common name of Conchocarpus punctatus?

Dotted conchocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Conchocarpus punctatus?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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