Conostomium gazense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gazense
ID:
921461
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Fl. Zambes. 5: 103 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920796
Common Names
- Conostomium Gazense
- Gazense Conostomium
- Gazen's Conostomium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Conostomium gazense (also called Gazan Conostomium, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Conostomaceae. It is an annual herb, up to 30 cm tall, with white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Conostomium gazense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conostomium gazense is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Conostomium gazense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Conostomium gazense
Conostomium gazense is native to the temperate forests of the eastern United States.
Species in the Conostomium genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46633: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.