Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Species:
merrittii
ID:
614654

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) R.A.Howard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 5: 56 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000613986



Common Names

  • Codiocarpus merrittii
  • Merrittii Codiocarpus
  • Merrittii


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Description

Codiocarpus merrittii (also called Codiocarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India and the Andaman Islands. It has small, white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Codiocarpus merrittii is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codiocarpus merrittii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codiocarpus merrittii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Codiocarpus merrittii

Codiocarpus merrittii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Codiocarpus merrittii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codiocarpus merrittii?

Codiocarpus merrittii

What are the common names of Codiocarpus merrittii?

Merritt's Tree Fern

What is the natural habitat of Codiocarpus merrittii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Codiocarpus genus

Species in the Stemonuraceae family

Cantleya corniculata, Codiocarpus andamanicus, Codiocarpus merrittii, Discophora guianensis, Discophora montana, Gastrolepis alticola, Gastrolepis austrocaledonica, Gomphandra apoensis, Gomphandra australiana, Gomphandra cambodiana, Gomphandra capitulata, Gomphandra comosa, Gomphandra coriacea, Gomphandra cumingiana, Gomphandra dolichocarpa, Gomphandra donnaiensis, Gomphandra flavicarpa, Gomphandra fuliginea, Gomphandra fusiformis, Gomphandra javanica, Gomphandra lancifolia, Gomphandra luzoniensis, Gomphandra lysipetala, Gomphandra mappioides, Gomphandra mollis, Gomphandra montana, Gomphandra oblongifolia, Gomphandra oligantha, Gomphandra pallida, Gomphandra papuana, Gomphandra parviflora, Gomphandra pseudojavanica, Gomphandra pseudoprasina, Gomphandra quadrifida, Gomphandra sawiensis, Gomphandra schoepfiifolia, Gomphandra simularensis, Gomphandra subrostrata, Gomphandra tetrandra, Gomphandra tomentella, Gomphandra velutina, Gomphandra palustris, Gomphandra halconensis, Gomphandra conklinii, Gomphandra rarinervis, Gomphandra fernandoi, Gomphandra bracteata, Gomphandra coi, Gomphandra psilandra, Gomphandra dinagatensis,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434254-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.