Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Donnell
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37(3): 719. 2012 [25 Jun 2012]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425515
Common Names
- Callianthe lanata
- Woolly Callianthe
- Callianthe Fuzzy
Description
Callianthe lanata (also called Lanata callianthe, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to India. It is found in dry areas.
Uses & Benefits
Callianthe lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has bright yellow flowers that attract bees and butterflies. The plant is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Callianthe lanata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, with a white seed coat. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Callianthe lanata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the seedlings emerge. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root mass into several sections. Replant the divisions in a warm, sunny location and water regularly until the plants become established.
Where to Find Callianthe lanata
Callianthe lanata is native to South America. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in woodlands and meadows.
Callianthe lanata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Callianthe lanata?
Callianthe lanata
What is the common name of Callianthe lanata?
Woolly Callianthe
What is the natural habitat of Callianthe lanata?
Woodlands, forests, and meadows
Species in the Callianthe genus
Callianthe montana,
Callianthe andrade-limae,
Callianthe bedfordiana,
Callianthe bezerrae,
Callianthe darwinii,
Callianthe rufinerva,
Callianthe rufivela,
Callianthe scabrida,
Callianthe schenckii,
Callianthe sellowiana,
Callianthe elegans,
Callianthe fluviatilis,
Callianthe glaziovii,
Callianthe inaequalis,
Callianthe latipetala,
Callianthe monteiroi,
Callianthe muelleri-friderici,
Callianthe pickelii,
Callianthe senilis,
Callianthe malmeana,
Callianthe mexiae,
Callianthe macrantha,
Callianthe cyclonervosa,
Callianthe geminiflora,
Callianthe jaliscana,
Callianthe jujuiensis,
Callianthe mouraei,
Callianthe pachecoana,
Callianthe petiolaris,
Callianthe purpusii,
Callianthe torrendii,
Callianthe tridens,
Callianthe vexillaria,
Callianthe megapotamica,
Callianthe nivea,
Callianthe peruviana,
Callianthe ulbrichii,
Callianthe pauciflora,
Callianthe sylvatica,
Callianthe longifolia,
Callianthe lanata,
Callianthe picta,
Callianthe amoena,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,
References
Aliya A. Donnell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donnell' in the authors string.