Scolosanthus wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
1318958
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Wright
Source:
ipni
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana 6: 126 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331412
Common Names
- Scolosanthus
- Wrightii
- Scolosanthus wrightii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Scolosanthus wrightii (also called Wright's scolosanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, rocky habitats, such as cliffs and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Scolosanthus wrightii is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scolosanthus wrightii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of 1-2 cm.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scolosanthus wrightii is a deciduous shrub native to Australia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through softwood cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Scolosanthus wrightii
Scolosanthus wrightii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Scolosanthus wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scolosanthus wrightii?
Scolosanthus wrightii
What is the common name of Scolosanthus wrightii?
Wright's Scolosanthus
What is the habitat of Scolosanthus wrightii?
Dry, rocky slopes
Species in the Scolosanthus genus
Scolosanthus acanthodes, Scolosanthus acunae, Scolosanthus bahamensis, Scolosanthus crucifer, Scolosanthus densiflorus, Scolosanthus ekmanii, Scolosanthus grandifolius, Scolosanthus granulatus, Scolosanthus hirsutus, Scolosanthus hispidus, Scolosanthus howardii, Scolosanthus leonardii, Scolosanthus liogieri, Scolosanthus lucidus, Scolosanthus maestrensis, Scolosanthus moanus, Scolosanthus multiflorus, Scolosanthus nannophyllus, Scolosanthus portoricensis, Scolosanthus pycnophyllus, Scolosanthus reticulatus, Scolosanthus selleanus, Scolosanthus strictus, Scolosanthus subsessilis, Scolosanthus triacanthus, Scolosanthus versicolor, Scolosanthus wrightianus, Scolosanthus wrightii, Scolosanthus roulstonii,
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
IPNI record: 766295-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001356108
Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:766296-1: Based on the initial data import