Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 83 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221341
Common Names
- Koilodepas laevigatum
- Laevigatum Koilodepas
- Laevigatum Koilodepas Plant
Synonyms
- Koilodepas longifolium integrifolium Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Koilodepas laevigatum (also called 'Smooth Kopsia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Koilodepas laevigatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Koilodepas laevigatum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Koilodepas laevigatum is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C (28°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to reduce watering in winter. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Koilodepas laevigatum
Koilodepas laevigatum is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Koilodepas laevigatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koilodepas laevigatum?
Koilodepas laevigatum
What are the common names of Koilodepas laevigatum?
Smooth koilodepas
What type of plant is Koilodepas laevigatum?
Tropical shrub
Species in the Koilodepas genus
Koilodepas bantamense,
Koilodepas brevipes,
Koilodepas calycinum,
Koilodepas ferrugineum,
Koilodepas frutescens,
Koilodepas hainanense,
Koilodepas homaliifolium,
Koilodepas laevigatum,
Koilodepas longifolium,
Koilodepas pectinatum,
Koilodepas wallichianum,
Koilodepas cordisepalum,
Koilodepas hainanense,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,