Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
podolaena
ID:
614836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 424 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614168

Common Names

  • Podolaena Cogniauxia
  • Podol's Cogniauxia
  • Podol's Yellow-Eyed Grass

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Description

Cogniauxia podolaena (also called Podolaena Cogniauxia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a short stem and a tuft of linear leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and wet prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Cogniauxia podolaena is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a border plant. It has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cogniauxia podolaena is yellow in color and has three petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cogniauxia podolaena is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is a shrub or small tree growing up to 6 m tall. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Cogniauxia podolaena

Cogniauxia podolaena is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and woodlands.

Cogniauxia podolaena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cogniauxia podolaena?

Cogniauxia podolaena

What is the family of Cogniauxia podolaena?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Cogniauxia podolaena?

Podolaena

Species in the Cogniauxia genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

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