Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
retroflexa
ID:
921785

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.R.Parra & Giul.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 27: 4 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921120

Common Names

  • Comanthera retroflexa
  • Upright Comanthera
  • Retroflexa Comanthera

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Description

Comanthera retroflexa (also called Retroflex Comanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Comanthera retroflexa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comanthera retroflexa has small, white, fragrant flowers with yellowish-green or yellowish-brown sepals and petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comanthera retroflexa is a tropical shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest method. Take a cutting of a stem with at least two nodes and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, bright location. New roots should form within a few weeks.

Where to Find Comanthera retroflexa

Comanthera retroflexa is native to Brazil and is found in moist forests.

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

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:77113755-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.