Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Perrier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 5: 199 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357759
Common Names
- Coleotrype lutea
- Yellow Coleotrype
- Coleotrype
Description
Coleotrype lutea (also called Yellow-flowered Coleotrype, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 2–5 m. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry savanna to moist forest.
Uses & Benefits
Coleotrype lutea is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas. It can also be used to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coleotrype lutea flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleotrype lutea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Coleotrype lutea
Coleotrype lutea can be found in the rainforests of Madagascar
Coleotrype lutea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coleotrype lutea?
Coleotrype lutea
What is the common name of Coleotrype lutea?
Yellow Coleotrype
Where is Coleotrype lutea native to?
Africa and Madagascar
Species in the Coleotrype genus
Coleotrype baronii,
Coleotrype brueckneriana,
Coleotrype goudotii,
Coleotrype laurentii,
Coleotrype lutea,
Coleotrype madagascarica,
Coleotrype natalensis,
Coleotrype synanthera,
Coleotrype vermigera,
Coleotrype udzungwaensis,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium,
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Aneilema acuminatum,
Aneilema aequinoctiale,
Aneilema alatum,
Aneilema angolense,
Aneilema aparine,
Aneilema arenicola,
Aneilema benadirense,
Aneilema beniniense,
Aneilema biflorum,
Aneilema brasiliense,
Aneilema brenanianum,
Aneilema brunneospermum,
Aneilema calceolus,
Aneilema chrysopogon,
Aneilema clarkei,
Aneilema dispermum,
Aneilema dregeanum,
Aneilema forskaolii,
Aneilema gillettii,
Aneilema grandibracteolatum,
Aneilema hirtum,
Aneilema hockii,
Aneilema homblei,
Aneilema indehiscens,
Aneilema johnstonii,
Aneilema lamuense,