Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Kessler, Ibisch & E.Gross
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 2: 111 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425429
Common Names
- Fosterella Cotacajensis
- Cotacajensis Fosterella
- Cotacajensis Valerian
Description
Fosterella cotacajensis (also called Cotacaje fosterella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has a short, thick stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella cotacajensis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fosterella cotacajensis has small, white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fosterella cotacajensis is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and will bloom from mid-summer to early fall.
Where to Find Fosterella cotacajensis
Fosterella cotacajensis can be found in the Cotacachi-Cayapas Ecological Reserve in Ecuador.
Fosterella cotacajensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella cotacajensis?
Fosterella cotacajensis
What is the common name of Fosterella cotacajensis?
Cotacajensis Fosterella
What is the natural habitat of Fosterella cotacajensis?
Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
Species in the Fosterella genus
Fosterella albicans,
Fosterella aletroides,
Fosterella caulescens,
Fosterella chaparensis,
Fosterella cotacajensis,
Fosterella floridensis,
Fosterella gracilis,
Fosterella graminea,
Fosterella hatschbachii,
Fosterella heterophylla,
Fosterella micrantha,
Fosterella pearcei,
Fosterella penduliflora,
Fosterella petiolata,
Fosterella rexiae,
Fosterella rojasii,
Fosterella rusbyi,
Fosterella schidosperma,
Fosterella spectabilis,
Fosterella vasquezii,
Fosterella villosula,
Fosterella weberbaueri,
Fosterella weddelliana,
Fosterella windischii,
Fosterella yuvinkae,
Fosterella nicoliana,
Fosterella batistana,
Fosterella christophii,
Fosterella elviragrossiae,
Fosterella kroemeri,
Fosterella robertreadii,
Fosterella lilliputiana,
Fosterella atlantica,
Fosterella bodoquenensis,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20000150-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].