Basic Information Common Name: Diegodendron humbertii Scientific Name: Diegodendron humbertii Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator Diegodendron humbertii is a fascinating and relatively rare species of tree endemic to the island of Madagascar. Its discovery and subsequent study contribute to our understanding of the unique bi
Diegodendron
Basic Information Common Name: Diegodendron Scientific Name: Diegodendron Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator Diegodendron is a monotypic genus, meaning it contains only one species within it. This immediately sets it apart, as such unique lineages often hold valuable clues about evolutionary history and adaptation. The sole
Cochlospermum grevei
Basic Information Common Name: Cochlospermum grevei Scientific Name: Cochlospermum grevei Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator Cochlospermum grevei, a captivating and relatively obscure member of the Cochlospermaceae family, hails from the island of Madagascar. Its story, like many plants from this biodiverse hotspot, is inte
Cochlospermum wittei
Basic Information Common Name: Cochlospermum wittei Scientific Name: Cochlospermum wittei Native Habitat: Tropical Africa, specifically regions like Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. History / Discovery / Cultivator Cochlospermum wittei, belonging to the Cochlospermaceae family, is a captivating deciduous tree native to the tropical regi
Cochlospermum tinctorium
Basic Information Common Name: Cochlospermum tinctorium Scientific Name: Cochlospermum tinctorium Native Habitat: Tropical Africa History / Discovery / Cultivator Cochlospermum tinctorium, also known as the yellow dye tree or the African buttercup tree, has a history deeply intertwined with the traditional practices and cultures of sub-Saharan Afri
Cochlospermum planchonii
Basic Information Common Name: Cochlospermum planchonii Scientific Name: Cochlospermum planchonii Native Habitat: West Africa (Savannas, dry forests) History / Discovery / Cultivator Cochlospermum planchonii is a deciduous shrub or small tree endemic to West Africa, primarily found in savanna and dry forest ecosystems. The plant belongs to the Bixa
Cochlospermum tetraporum
Basic Information Common Name: Cochlospermum tetraporum Scientific Name: Cochlospermum tetraporum Native Habitat: Mexico (specifically the states of Sonora, Sinaloa, Jalisco, Michoacán, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Chiapas). History / Discovery / Cultivator Cochlospermum tetraporum, often referred to as the “Silk Floss Tree” (though this name
Kapok Bush, Buttercup Tree
Basic Information Common Name: Kapok Bush, Buttercup Tree Scientific Name: Cochlospermum fraseri Native Habitat: Arid and semi-arid regions of northern Australia (Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland). History / Discovery / Cultivator Cochlospermum fraseri, commonly known as the Kapok Bush or Buttercup Tree, is a captivating plant deep
Cochlospermum angolense
Basic Information Common Name: Cochlospermum angolense Scientific Name: Cochlospermum angolense Native Habitat: Southern Africa (Angola, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia) History / Discovery / Cultivator Cochlospermum angolense, commonly known as the Mopane Tree or African Yellow Cotton Tree, is a captivating species that has garnere
Achiote
Basic Information Common Name: Achiote Scientific Name: Bixa orellana Native Habitat: Tropical regions of the Americas History / Discovery / Cultivator Achiote, scientifically known as Bixa orellana, boasts a rich history deeply intertwined with indigenous cultures of the Americas. Its use dates back centuries, with archaeological evidence suggesti