Overview

Couma macrocarpa is a plant with a climbing habit in the genus Couma, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Couma macrocarpa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Couma macrocarpa, commonly known as lechi-caspi or sorva, is a climbing evergreen plant from the Apocynaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for ornamental use, this cultivar is best grown under UK hardiness rating H1a. Propagation is typically by cuttings, and it is particularly attractive during the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Couma is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae first described as a genus in 1775. It is native to South America and Central America.SpeciesCouma catingae Ducke - Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, NW Brazil Couma guianensis Aubl. - Pará, the Guianas Couma macrocarpa Barb.Rodr.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Couma

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Couma macrocarpa size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Climbing

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Couma macrocarpa

Propagation

Cuttings

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

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