Codariocalyx motorius
Semaphore Plant, Telegraph Plant
Also known as: Codariocalyx gyrans (L.f.) Hassk. +15 more
- Codariocalyx gyrans (L.f.) Hassk.
- Codariocalyx gyrans var. roylei (Wight & Arn.) Schindl.
- Codariocalyx motorius var. glaber X.Y.Zhu & Y.F.Du
- Codariocalyx motorius var. roylei (Wight & Arn.) Ohashi
- Codoriocalyx motorius (Houtt.) H.Ohashi
- Desmodium gyrans (L.f.) DC.
- Desmodium gyrans subsp. roylei (Wight & Arn.) Baker
- Desmodium gyrans var. roylei (Wight & Arn.) Baker
- Desmodium motorium (Houtt.) Merr.
- Desmodium roylei Wight & Arn.
- Hedysarum gyrans L.f.
- Hedysarum motorium Houtt.
- Hedysarum motorium Panzer
- Hedysarum saliens Salisb.
- Meibomia gyrans (L.f.) Kuntze
- Pseudarthria gyrans (L.f.) Hassk.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Fabaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Codariocalyx motorius (commonly known as Semaphore-Plant or Telegraph-Plant) is a shrub within the Fabaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tibet, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jamaica, Society Is.