Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bremek.) Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 138 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920926
Common Names
- Zoutpansbergense Conostomium
- Conostomium zoutpansbergense
- Zoutpansbergense's Conostomium
Description
Conostomium zoutpansbergense (also called Zoutpansberg Conostomium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central Africa and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Conostomium zoutpansbergense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Conostomium zoutpansbergense is white with a yellow center and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Conostomium zoutpansbergense: This species is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining, organic-rich soil mix that is kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizome or by seed.
Where to Find Conostomium zoutpansbergense
Conostomium zoutpansbergense can be found in the Zoutpansberg Mountains of South Africa.
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,