Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
floccosa
ID:
917667

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1144 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917002

Common Names

  • Floccosa Comanthera
  • Floccosa Star-of-Bethlehem
  • Floccosa Star of Bethlehem

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Description

Comanthera floccosa (also called Fluffy Comanthera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white-veined leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Brazil and grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Comanthera floccosa 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 floccosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comanthera floccosa is a small, evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Comanthera floccosa

Comanthera floccosa is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Comanthera floccosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comanthera floccosa?

Comanthera floccosa

What are the common names of Comanthera floccosa?

Woolly everlasting

What is the natural habitat of Comanthera floccosa?

Dry grasslands, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands

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.
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:77106876-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.