Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.R.Bean) Peter G.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 20: 315 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836868
Common Names
- Sannantha collina
- Collina Sannantha
- Hill Sannantha
Description
Sannantha collina (also called Sannantha collina, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sannantha collina is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sannantha collina is small and white, with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sannantha collina is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood tips and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Once established, Sannantha collina should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Sannantha collina
Sannantha collina is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Sannantha collina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sannantha collina?
Sannantha collina
What is the common name of Sannantha collina?
Hill Sannantha
What is the natural habitat of Sannantha collina?
Tropical and subtropical forests of India
Species in the Sannantha genus
Sannantha tozerensis,
Sannantha cunninghamii,
Sannantha leratii,
Sannantha virgata,
Sannantha similis,
Sannantha procera,
Sannantha pluriflora,
Sannantha pinifolia,
Sannantha papillosa,
Sannantha crenulata,
Sannantha crassa,
Sannantha collina,
Sannantha brachypoda,
Sannantha bidwillii,
Sannantha angusta,
Sannantha whitei,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,