Conostomium quadrangulare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quadrangulare
ID:
921556
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rendle) Cufod.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 55: 85 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920891
Common Names
- Conostomium Quadrangulare
- Quadrangulare Conostomium
- Square-Stemmed Conostomium
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Conostomium quadrangulare (also called Quadrangular Conostomium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Conostomium quadrangulare is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens and greenhouses. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and flowers used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conostomium quadrangulare is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two leaves.
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Conostomium quadrangulare is a perennial herb that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Conostomium quadrangulare
Conostomium quadrangulare is native to Europe and is found in the moist meadows and grasslands of the region.
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-46644: Based on the initial data import
Georg Cufodontis (1896-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cufod.' in the authors string.
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.