Conradina grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 51: 386 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921044
Common Names
- Conradina grandiflora
- Grandiflora Conradina
- Grandiflora False Rosemary
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conradina grandiflora (also called Large-Flowered Conradina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Conradina grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Conradina grandiflora var. etonia (Kral & McCartney) D.B.WardFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conradina grandiflora is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.
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Conradina grandiflora is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Conradina grandiflora
Conradina grandiflora is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in the coastal regions of the region.
Species in the Conradina genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46662: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.