Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 13: 68 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618014
Common Names
- Connarus agamae
- Agamae Connarus
- Agamae's Connarus
Description
Connarus agamae (also called Agama's Connarus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to Asia and is found in tropical forests and grasslands. It has a grey-brown bark, and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.
Uses & Benefits
Connarus agamae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive and respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Connarus agamae are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Connarus agamae is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and will germinate in 1-2 weeks. Divide the clumps in spring and replant immediately.
Where to Find Connarus agamae
Connarus agamae is native to Africa and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Connarus agamae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Connarus agamae?
Connarus agamae
What is the common name of Connarus agamae?
Agama Connar
What is the natural habitat of Connarus agamae?
Moist deciduous forests
Species in the Connarus genus
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,
Connarus culionensis,
Connarus cuneifolius,
Connarus detersoides,
Connarus detersus,
Connarus ecuadorensis,
Connarus elsae,
Connarus erianthus,
Connarus euphlebius,
Connarus fasciculatus,
Connarus favosus,
Connarus ferrugineus,
Connarus gabonensis,
Connarus grandifolius,
Connarus grandis,
Connarus griffonianus,
Connarus guggenheimii,
Connarus impressinervis,
Connarus incomptus,
Connarus jaramilloi,
Connarus kingii,
Connarus lambertii,
Connarus lamii,
Connarus latifolius,
Connarus lentiginosus,
Connarus longipetalus,
Connarus longistipitatus,
Connarus lucens,
Connarus marginatus,
Connarus marlenei,
Connarus martii,
Connarus megacarpus,
Connarus monocarpos,
Species in the Connaraceae family
Agelaea annobonensis,
Agelaea baronii,
Agelaea borneensis,
Agelaea claessensii,
Agelaea conraui,
Agelaea gabonensis,
Agelaea insignis,
Agelaea macrophylla,
Agelaea palmata,
Agelaea paradoxa,
Agelaea pentagyna,
Agelaea poggeana,
Agelaea rubiginosa,
Agelaea trinervis,
Burttia prunoides,
Cnestidium bakerianum,
Cnestidium froesii,
Cnestidium guianense,
Cnestidium rufescens,
Cnestis bomiensis,
Cnestis corniculata,
Cnestis ferruginea,
Cnestis macrantha,
Cnestis macrophylla,
Cnestis mannii,
Cnestis mildbraedii,
Cnestis palala,
Cnestis polyphylla,
Cnestis racemosa,
Cnestis uncata,
Cnestis urens,
Cnestis yangambiensis,
Connarus vulcanicus,
Connarus africanus,
Connarus agamae,
Connarus andamanicus,
Connarus annamensis,
Connarus bariensis,
Connarus beyrichii,
Connarus blanchetii,
Connarus brachybotryosus,
Connarus bracteosovillosus,
Connarus celatus,
Connarus championii,
Connarus cochinchinensis,
Connarus conchocarpus,
Connarus congolanus,
Connarus cordatus,
Connarus coriaceus,
Connarus costaricensis,