Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
columbianus
ID:
669177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & Setten

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 91: 248 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668509



Common Names

  • Columbian Ephedranthus
  • Columbian False Heather
  • Columbian Heather


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Description

Ephedranthus columbianus (also called Columbian Ephedranthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in heathlands, woodlands, and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ephedranthus columbianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ephedranthus columbianus has white or pink flowers, with a bell-shaped calyx and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ephedranthus columbianus is a small herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-30 cm. It is native to South America and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining seed raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ephedranthus columbianus

Ephedranthus columbianus can be found in South America, particularly in Colombia.

Ephedranthus columbianus FAQ

What is the common name of Ephedranthus columbianus?

Columbian ephedranthus

What are the flower colors of Ephedranthus columbianus?

White

What is the natural habitat of Ephedranthus columbianus?

Grasslands and scrub

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
A.K.van Setten: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Setten' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:276560-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.