Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
patens
ID:
635073

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 577 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634405



Common Names

  • Cypholophus Patens
  • Spreading Cypholophus
  • Patens Cypholophus


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Description

Cypholophus patens (also called Spreading Cypholophus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa, specifically Kenya and Tanzania. It has small, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cypholophus patens is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cypholophus patens is a white or yellowish-white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cypholophus patens is a perennial shrub that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Cypholophus patens

Cypholophus patens is native to India and can be found in the western and central parts of the country.

Cypholophus patens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cypholophus patens?

Cypholophus patens

What is the natural habitat of Cypholophus patens?

Dry forests and shrublands

What are the common names of Cypholophus patens?

Patent cypholophus, spreading cypholophus

Species in the Cypholophus genus

Cypholophus brunneolus, Cypholophus chamaephyton, Cypholophus coeruleus, Cypholophus decipiens, Cypholophus ellipticus, Cypholophus englerianus, Cypholophus friesianus, Cypholophus gjellerupii, Cypholophus integer, Cypholophus kerewensis, Cypholophus latifolius, Cypholophus ledermannii, Cypholophus lutescens, Cypholophus macrocephalus, Cypholophus melanocarpoides, Cypholophus melanocarpus, Cypholophus microphyllus, Cypholophus montanus, Cypholophus nummularis, Cypholophus pachycarpus, Cypholophus patens, Cypholophus prostratus, Cypholophus pulleanus, Cypholophus radicans, Cypholophus reticulatus, Cypholophus rotundifolius, Cypholophus rudis, Cypholophus stipulatus, Cypholophus trapula, Cypholophus treubii, Cypholophus vaccinioides, Cypholophus velutinus, Cypholophus vestitus, Cypholophus warburgianus, Cypholophus anisoneurus,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851382-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.