Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sparsiflora
ID:
1516648

Status:
valid

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

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43: 971 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000003572

Common Names

  • Colanthelia sparsiflora
  • Sparse-Flowered Colanthelia
  • Sparse-Flowered Colanthelia Tree

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Description

Colanthelia sparsiflora (also called Sparse-flowered Colanthelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. 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 sparsiflora 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 sparsiflora 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 sparsiflora 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 sparsiflora

Colanthelia sparsiflora can be found in Japan.

Colanthelia sparsiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colanthelia sparsiflora?

Colanthelia sparsiflora

What is the common name of Colanthelia sparsiflora?

Sparse-flowered Colanthelia

What is the natural habitat of Colanthelia sparsiflora?

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:77195133-1: 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].