Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipendula
ID:
1035364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forero & A.H.Gentry) Forero & C.Romero

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Estud. Legum. Colomb.2: 72 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034702

Common Names

  • Long-pendulous Cojoba
  • Cojoba
  • Long-pendulous Tree

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Description

Cojoba longipendula (also called 'Long-pendulous Cojoba' and 'Long-pendulous Tree', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has oval-shaped leaves and produces white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cojoba longipendula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cojoba longipendula has white flowers with yellow centres and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cojoba longipendula is a perennial evergreen plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Cojoba longipendula

Cojoba longipendula can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.
Enrique Forero Gonzales (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forero' in the authors string.
Carolina Romero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Romero' in the authors string.