Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1330121

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

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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.

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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,

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Livia Echternacht (b.1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Echtern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147352-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.