Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) David W.Taylor
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 8: 530 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342924
Common Names
- Exserted Wandersong
- Exserted Grass
- Wandersong exserta
Description
Wandersong exserta (also called Wandersong exserta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Peru and Ecuador. It grows in montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Wandersong exserta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wandersong exserta has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, narrow leaves. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wandersong exserta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.
Where to Find Wandersong exserta
Wandersong exserta can be found in the rainforests of Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Wandersong exserta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wandersong exserta?
Wandersong exserta
What is the common name of Wandersong exserta?
Exserta wandersong
Where is Wandersong exserta found?
Wandersong exserta is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Species in the Wandersong 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
David Winship Taylor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'David W.Taylor' in the authors string.