Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
dealbata
ID:
917639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Silveira) L.R.Parra & Giul.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1139 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916974

Common Names

  • Dealbata Comanthera
  • Dealbata Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Dealbata Star of Bethlehem

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Description

Comanthera dealbata (also called White-flowered Comanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single stem, reaching up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and grows in moist and shady environments.

Uses & Benefits

Comanthera dealbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comanthera dealbata has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comanthera dealbata is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a pot with a drainage hole and watered regularly. It is a low-maintenance plant and does not require much care.

Where to Find Comanthera dealbata

Comanthera dealbata is native to Brazil. It can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.

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

Alvaro Astolpho da Silveira (1867-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Silveira' in the authors string.
Ana Maria Giulietti (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giul.' in the authors string.
L.R. Parra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Parra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106849-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.