Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
longidens
ID:
618516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) A.Raynal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 8: 56 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617848

Common Names

  • Longidens Congolanthus
  • Congolanthus Longidens
  • Longidens

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Description

Congolanthus longidens (also called 'Long-tailed Congo Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, and has long, narrow leaves with a mottled pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Congolanthus longidens is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Congolanthus longidens is a white to pinkish-white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Congolanthus longidens is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Congolanthus longidens

Congolanthus longidens is native to Central America and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Congolanthus longidens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Congolanthus longidens?

Congolanthus longidens

What is the common name of Congolanthus longidens?

Congolese Longidens

What is the natural habitat of Congolanthus longidens?

Tropical rainforests of Central Africa

Species in the Congolanthus genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Aline Marie Raynal (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Raynal' in the authors string.
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:367018-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.