Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
follicularis
ID:
1324831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) A.Weber

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 70: 390 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337285

Common Names

  • Codonoboea follicularis
  • Follicular Codonoboea
  • Follicular Cup Flower

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Description

Codonoboea follicularis (also called 'Follicular Codonoboea', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and South America, and is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Codonoboea follicularis is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codonoboea follicularis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonoboea follicularis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Codonoboea follicularis

Codonoboea follicularis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Codonoboea follicularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoboea follicularis?

Codonoboea follicularis

What is the common name of Codonoboea follicularis?

Follicular Codonoboea

What is the natural habitat of Codonoboea follicularis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Codonoboea genus

Codonoboea caelestis, Codonoboea ericiflora, Codonoboea leucocodon, Codonoboea lilacina, Codonoboea nivea, Codonoboea rubiginosa, Codonoboea robinsonii, Codonoboea ridleyana, Codonoboea reptans, Codonoboea rugosa, Codonoboea stolonifera, Codonoboea yongii, Codonoboea viscida, Codonoboea venusta, Codonoboea tiumanica, Codonoboea soldanella, Codonoboea serratifolia, Codonoboea salicinoides, Codonoboea salicina, Codonoboea ramosa, Codonoboea urticoides, Codonoboea holttumii, Codonoboea malayana, Codonoboea longipes, Codonoboea leucantha, Codonoboea leiophylla, Codonoboea lancifolia, Codonoboea johorica, Codonoboea inaequalis, Codonoboea miniata, Codonoboea hispida, Codonoboea hirta, Codonoboea hirsuta, Codonoboea heterophylla, Codonoboea kelantanensis, Codonoboea platypus, Codonoboea quinquevulnera, Codonoboea pyroliflora, Codonoboea puncticulata, Codonoboea pumila, Codonoboea pulchella, Codonoboea primulina, Codonoboea marginata, Codonoboea pectinata, Codonoboea pauziana, Codonoboea parviflora, Codonoboea nitida, Codonoboea polyanthoides, Codonoboea elata, Codonoboea glabrata,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.