Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
natalense
ID:
921513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 136 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920848

Common Names

  • Conostomium natalense
  • Natalense Conostomium
  • C. natalense

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Description

Conostomium natalense (also called Natal Coral-Creeper, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist soils in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Conostomium natalense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Conostomium natalense is a small, white spikelet with awns. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Conostomium natalense 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 natalense

Conostomium natalense is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in tropical rainforests.

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-46639: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.