Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
363377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bosser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Malgache 7: 121 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362709

Common Names

  • Costularia Humbertii
  • Humbertii Costularia
  • Costularia of Humbertii

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Description

Costularia humbertii (also called Humbert's Costularia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an annual plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall, with narrow leaves and white or pink flowers. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Costularia humbertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costularia humbertii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costularia humbertii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Costularia humbertii

Costularia humbertii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Portugal, Spain, Morocco, and Algeria.

Costularia humbertii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Costularia humbertii?

Costularia humbertii is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

What is the flower color of Costularia humbertii?

The flowers of Costularia humbertii are yellow or white.

What is the size of Costularia humbertii?

Costularia humbertii is a small shrub, growing to a height of up to 1 m.

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Jean Marie Bosser (1922-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosser' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303592-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].