Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
althaeifolia
ID:
1321068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl ex Benth.) Harley & J.F.B.Pastore

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 58: 9 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333522

Common Names

  • Cantinoa
  • Althaeifolia
  • Tropical Daisy

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Description

Cantinoa althaeifolia (also called Althaeifolia Cantinoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests. It is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cantinoa althaeifolia is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cantinoa althaeifolia is a single, bright yellow bloom with a long, slender stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a deep green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cantinoa althaeifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Cantinoa althaeifolia

Cantinoa althaeifolia is native to Mexico. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests at elevations of 300-1800 m.

Cantinoa althaeifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cantinoa althaeifolia?

Cantinoa althaeifolia

What is the common name of Cantinoa althaeifolia?

Cantinoa althaeifolia

Where is Cantinoa althaeifolia native to?

Mexico

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohl' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.