Status:
valid
Authors:
Vasudeva Rao
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 6: 719 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259858
Common Names
- Rostellularia andamanica
- Andaman Rostellularia
- Andaman Waterwillow
Description
Rostellularia andamanica (also called Andaman Rostellularia, among many other common names) is a shrub found in the Himalayas. It has an erect stem, with ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Rostellularia andamanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rostellularia andamanica are white and pink in color, and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rostellularia andamanica is a perennial plant that is best propagated from seed. It can be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in the fall in a well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in a sandy soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It is best to plant the seedlings in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Rostellularia andamanica
Rostellularia andamanica can be found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Rostellularia andamanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rostellularia andamanica?
Rostellularia andamanica
What is the family of Rostellularia andamanica?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Rostellularia andamanica?
Andaman Islands
Species in the Rostellularia genus
Rostellularia adscendens,
Rostellularia ovata,
Rostellularia palustris,
Rostellularia procumbens,
Rostellularia psychotrioides,
Rostellularia hijangensis,
Rostellularia lanceolata,
Rostellularia obtusa,
Rostellularia rachaburensis,
Rostellularia royeniana,
Rostellularia serpyllifolia,
Rostellularia simplex,
Rostellularia smeruensis,
Rostellularia quinquangularis,
Rostellularia diffusa,
Rostellularia chiengmaiensis,
Rostellularia assamica,
Rostellularia ardjunensis,
Rostellularia backeri,
Rostellularia bankaoensis,
Rostellularia brachystachya,
Rostellularia nagpurensis,
Rostellularia mollissima,
Rostellularia hayatae,
Rostellularia linearifolia,
Rostellularia humilis,
Rostellularia andamanica,
Rostellularia peploides,
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,