Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
coronaria
ID:
1330082

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) Neupane & N.Wikstr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 317 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342536

Common Names

  • Involucrella coronaria
  • Coronaria Involucrella
  • Involucrella

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Description

Involucrella coronaria (also called Coronate involucrella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and it is found in tropical moist forest and premontane wet forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Involucrella coronaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Involucrella coronaria has white flowers with a yellow center and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Involucrella coronaria can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade, in a moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Involucrella coronaria

Involucrella coronaria is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open areas such as woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Involucrella coronaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Involucrella coronaria?

Involucrella coronaria

What is the common name of Involucrella coronaria?

Crowned involucrella

What is the family of Involucrella coronaria?

Asteraceae

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

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
Niklas Wikström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Wikstr.' in the authors string.
Suman Neupane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neupane' in the authors string.