Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
sordidus
ID:
618415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kallunki

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53(2): 320. 1998 [29 Jun 1998]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617747



Common Names

  • Sordidus Conchocarpus
  • Dirty Conchocarpus
  • Dirty Conchocarpus


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Description

Conchocarpus sordidus (also called sordid 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 sordidus 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 sordidus 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 sordidus is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Conchocarpus sordidus

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

Conchocarpus sordidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Conchocarpus sordidus?

Conchocarpus sordidus

What is the common name of Conchocarpus sordidus?

Sordid conchocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Conchocarpus sordidus?

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