Centrosolenia densa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densa
ID:
595024
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sprague
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1912: 87 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594356
Common Names
- Dense Centrosolenia
- Dense Centrosolenia
- Dense Centrosolenia
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- Episcia densa C.H.Wright [unknown]
- Paradrymonia densa (C.H.Wright) Wiehler [unknown]
Description
Centrosolenia densa (also called Dense Centrosolenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Centrosolenia densa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centrosolenia densa has small, white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centrosolenia densa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Centrosolenia densa
Centrosolenia densa is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Centrosolenia densa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centrosolenia densa?
Centrosolenia densa
What is the common name of Centrosolenia densa?
Centrosolenia densa
What is the family of Centrosolenia densa?
Asteraceae
Species in the Centrosolenia genus
Centrosolenia densa, Centrosolenia hirsuta, Centrosolenia bryogeton, Centrosolenia chimantensis, Centrosolenia coccinea, Centrosolenia crenata, Centrosolenia orinocensis, Centrosolenia paujiensis, Centrosolenia porphyrotricha, Centrosolenia pusilla, Centrosolenia rosea, Centrosolenia rubra, Centrosolenia vestita,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:51907-2: Based on the initial data import