Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
caloglossa
ID:
686483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Gen. S. Afr. Pl. , ed. 2: 235 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685816

Common Names

  • Fanninia caloglossa
  • Caloglossa Fanninia
  • Fanninia

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Description

Fanninia caloglossa (also called Caloglossa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial with small white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fanninia caloglossa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fanninia caloglossa has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fanninia caloglossa can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Fanninia caloglossa

Fanninia caloglossa can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China.

Fanninia caloglossa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fanninia caloglossa?

Fanninia caloglossa

What are the common names of Fanninia caloglossa?

Caloglossa fern

What type of fern is Fanninia caloglossa?

Evergreen fern

Species in the Fanninia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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