Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
longipetiolata
ID:
1551435

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jesus-Costa & Santos-Gonç.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 401: 134 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031473

Common Names

  • Colanthelia longipetiolata
  • Long-petioled Colanthelia
  • Long-petiole Colanthelia

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Description

Colanthelia longipetiolata (also called Long-petioled Colanthelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It grows in dry deciduous forests, in rocky areas and in savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Colanthelia longipetiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being a diuretic and helping with digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colanthelia longipetiolata has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colanthelia longipetiolata is an evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by cuttings or seeds.

Where to Find Colanthelia longipetiolata

Colanthelia longipetiolata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Colanthelia longipetiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colanthelia longipetiolata?

Colanthelia longipetiolata

What is the common name of Colanthelia longipetiolata?

Longipetiolata Lichen

What type of lichen is Colanthelia longipetiolata?

Foliose lichen

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:77197059-1: 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].