Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moldenke) Echtern.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 40: 142 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342575
Common Names
- Comanthera angustifolia
- Angustifolia Comanthera
- Comanthera
Description
Comanthera angustifolia (also called Comanthera Angustifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry and wet forests. It has long, slender leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Comanthera angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as a medicinal remedy for skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Comanthera angustifolia has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Comanthera angustifolia is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers well-draining soil and should be propagated from stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mixture. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Comanthera angustifolia
Comanthera angustifolia is native to Colombia.
Comanthera angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Comanthera angustifolia?
Comanthera angustifolia
What is the common name of Comanthera angustifolia?
Angustifolia Comanthera
What type of plant is Comanthera angustifolia?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Comanthera genus
Comanthera kegeliana,
Comanthera harleyi,
Comanthera euschemus,
Comanthera elegantula,
Comanthera elegans,
Comanthera dealbata,
Comanthera curralensis,
Comanthera brasiliana,
Comanthera bisulcata,
Comanthera bahiensis,
Comanthera aurifibrata,
Comanthera aciphylla,
Comanthera hatschbachii,
Comanthera xeranthemoides,
Comanthera caespitosa,
Comanthera centauroides,
Comanthera reflexa,
Comanthera jenmanii,
Comanthera floccosa,
Comanthera circinnata,
Comanthera cipoensis,
Comanthera giuliettiae,
Comanthera suberosa,
Comanthera ruprechtiana,
Comanthera paepalophylla,
Comanthera nivea,
Comanthera nitida,
Comanthera magnifica,
Comanthera imbricata,
Comanthera mucugensis,
Comanthera lanosa,
Comanthera retroflexa,
Comanthera pignalii,
Comanthera brunnea,
Comanthera dimera,
Comanthera angustifolia,
Comanthera tricostata,
Comanthera borbae,
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana,
Comanthera harleyi,
Comanthera euschemus,
Comanthera elegantula,
Comanthera elegans,
Comanthera dealbata,
Comanthera curralensis,
Comanthera brasiliana,
Comanthera bisulcata,
Comanthera bahiensis,
Comanthera aurifibrata,
Comanthera aciphylla,
Comanthera hatschbachii,
Comanthera xeranthemoides,
Comanthera caespitosa,
Comanthera centauroides,
Comanthera reflexa,
Comanthera jenmanii,
Comanthera floccosa,
Comanthera circinnata,
Comanthera cipoensis,
Comanthera giuliettiae,
Comanthera suberosa,
Comanthera ruprechtiana,
Comanthera paepalophylla,
Comanthera nivea,
Comanthera nitida,
Comanthera magnifica,
Comanthera imbricata,
Comanthera mucugensis,
Comanthera lanosa,
Comanthera retroflexa,
Comanthera pignalii,
Comanthera brunnea,
Comanthera dimera,
Comanthera angustifolia,
Comanthera tricostata,
Comanthera borbae,
Eriocaulon abyssinicum,
Eriocaulon achiton,
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum,
Eriocaulon acutifolium,
Eriocaulon adamesii,
Eriocaulon aethiopicum,
Eriocaulon africanum,
Eriocaulon afzelianum,
Eriocaulon albocapitatum,
Eriocaulon alleizettei,
Eriocaulon alpestre,
Eriocaulon alpinum,