Colona velutinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 7: 443 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615183
Common Names
- Velutinosa Colona
- Velutinosa Colona-bush
- Velutinosa Colona-shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colona velutinosa (also called Velvet colona, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has leathery, oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Colona velutinosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colona velutinosa has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colona velutinosa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Colona velutinosa
Colona velutinosa is found in tropical rainforests in South East Asia.
Colona velutinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colona velutinosa?
Colona velutinosa
What is the family of Colona velutinosa?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Colona velutinosa?
Velutinosa Colona
Species in the Colona genus
Colona aequilateralis, Colona angusta, Colona archboldiana, Colona auriculata, Colona blancoi, Colona borneensis, Colona celebica, Colona discolor, Colona elobata, Colona erecta, Colona evrardii, Colona flagrocarpa, Colona floribunda, Colona grandiflora, Colona hirsuta, Colona isodiametrica, Colona jagori, Colona javanica, Colona kodap, Colona kostermansiana, Colona lanceolata, Colona longipetiolata, Colona megacarpa, Colona merguensis, Colona mollis, Colona nubla, Colona philippinensis, Colona poilanei, Colona scabra, Colona serratifolia, Colona subaequalis, Colona thorelii, Colona velutina, Colona velutinosa, Colona winitii, Colona evecta,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731419: Based on the initial data import
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.