Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kinoshitae
ID:
1516646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Santos-Gonç., Filg. & L.G.Clark

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43: 965 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003570

Common Names

  • Colanthelia kinoshitae
  • Kinoshita's Colanthelia
  • Kinoshita's Colanthelia Tree

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Description

Colanthelia kinoshitae (also called Kinoshita's Colanthelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Japan. It has slender stems with small, green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in its native regions and is well-suited to woodland gardens and containers.

Uses & Benefits

Colanthelia kinoshitae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colanthelia kinoshitae is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves and a rosette of leaves at the base.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colanthelia kinoshitae is a tropical shrub that is native to the Philippines. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be fertilized regularly and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Colanthelia kinoshitae

Colanthelia kinoshitae can be found in Japan.

Colanthelia kinoshitae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colanthelia kinoshitae?

Colanthelia kinoshitae

What is the common name of Colanthelia kinoshitae?

Kinoshita's Colanthelia

What is the natural habitat of Colanthelia kinoshitae?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77195131-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].