Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
1321391

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) J.-S.Girard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2012-59: 2 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333845



Common Names

  • Antillian False Foxglove
  • Antillanthus Discolor
  • Antillian Foxglove


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Description

Antillanthus discolor (also called Discolored Antillanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean. It is found in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Antillanthus discolor is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be used as a hedge or screen. It has fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antillanthus discolor has small, white flowers with 5 petals and 5 sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antillanthus discolor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Antillanthus discolor

Antillanthus discolor is found in the Caribbean.

Antillanthus discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antillanthus discolor?

Antillanthus discolor

What is the common name of Antillanthus discolor?

Discolor Antillanthus

What is the native range of Antillanthus discolor?

Caribbean Islands

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Jean-Sébastien Girard: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-S.Girard' in the authors string.