Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
columella
ID:
331510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ehrenb. ex Boiss.) Meikle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Malpighia 7: 207 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330842

Common Names

  • Columella Valantia
  • Valantia Columella
  • Valantia Columella

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Synonyms

  • Meionandra columella (Ehrenb.) Gauba [valid]
  • Valantia lanata Delile ex Coss. [invalid]
  • Galium columella Ehrenb. ex Boiss. [valid]
  • Galium lanatum Boiss. [valid]

Description

Valantia columella (also called Column Valantia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It has a slender stem and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape and have a serrated margin. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Valantia columella has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Valantia columella is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Valantia columella is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Valantia columella

Valantia columella is native to the tropical forests of South America.

Valantia columella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Valantia columella?

Valantia columella

What type of plant is Valantia columella?

Valantia columella is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Valantia columella native to?

Valantia columella is native to Madagascar.

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-211294: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg (1795-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrenb.' in the authors string.
Robert Desmond Meikle (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meikle' in the authors string.