Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
viriduliflorum
ID:
624236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Y.Wu & H.S.Lo) H.S.Lo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 17: 42 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623568



Common Names

  • Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum
  • Green-flowered Cosmianthemum
  • Greenflower Cosmianthemum


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Description

Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum (also called 'Green-flowered Cosmianthemum', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers.

Uses & Benefits

Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum has small, white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained compost, and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum

Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.

Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum FAQ

What is the common name of Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum?

Green-Flowered Rock Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum?

It is found in rocky hillsides and dry grasslands in Mexico

What is the size of Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum?

It typically grows to a height of 2-3 inches (5-7 cm)

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.