Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
brittonianus
ID:
1063967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 22: 342 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063305

Common Names

  • Britton's Symbolanthus
  • Symbolanthus brittonianus
  • Britton's Symbolanthus

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Description

Symbolanthus brittonianus (also called Brittonian's symbolanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady areas and has lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Symbolanthus brittonianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symbolanthus brittonianus is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symbolanthus brittonianus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Symbolanthus brittonianus

Symbolanthus brittonianus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Species in the Symbolanthus 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