Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
alatus
ID:
629288

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) Barringer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 65: 146 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000628620

Common Names

  • Winged Cubitanthus
  • Winged False Daisy
  • Winged Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Anetanthus alatus (Cham. & Schltdl.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]

Description

Cubitanthus alatus (also called Winged Cubitanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to South America, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Cubitanthus alatus is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cubitanthus alatus is white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cubitanthus alatus is a small evergreen tree native to the rainforests of New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings can also be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cubitanthus alatus

Cubitanthus alatus is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Cubitanthus alatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cubitanthus alatus?

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What is the family of Cubitanthus alatus?

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Species in the Cubitanthus genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2746715: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Kerry A. Barringer (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barringer' in the authors string.