Centropogon albostellatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albostellatus
ID:
830144
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jeppesen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 14(188): 56 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829479
Common Names
- Centropogon albostellatus
- Albostellatus Centropogon
- Albostellatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centropogon albostellatus (also called White-Stalked Lobelia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in montane and cloud forests. It is a perennial herb with white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon albostellatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Centropogon albostellatus is a white, tubular flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centropogon albostellatus is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in a cold frame in spring.
Where to Find Centropogon albostellatus
Centropogon albostellatus can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Centropogon albostellatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon albostellatus?
Centropogon albostellatus
What is the family of Centropogon albostellatus?
Gesneriaceae
Where is Centropogon albostellatus found?
Central America
Species in the Centropogon genus
Centropogon acrodentatus, Centropogon aequatorialis, Centropogon alatus, Centropogon albertinus, Centropogon albolimbatus, Centropogon albostellatus, Centropogon alens, Centropogon alsophilus, Centropogon altus, Centropogon amplicorollinus, Centropogon aquilinus, Centropogon arachnocalyx, Centropogon arcuatus, Centropogon argutus, Centropogon asclepiadeus, Centropogon astrotrichus, Centropogon aurostellatus, Centropogon australis, Centropogon ayavacensis, Centropogon azuayensis, Centropogon baezanus, Centropogon balslevii, Centropogon bangii, Centropogon belliflorus, Centropogon beniteziae, Centropogon berteroanus, Centropogon beslerioides, Centropogon brachysiphoniatus, Centropogon brittonianus, Centropogon bruneotomentosus, Centropogon burmeisteroides, Centropogon calycinus, Centropogon candidatus, Centropogon caoutchouc, Centropogon capitatus, Centropogon carnosus, Centropogon carolinae, Centropogon cazaletii, Centropogon chiltasonensis, Centropogon chontalensis, Centropogon cinnabarinus, Centropogon coccineus, Centropogon comosus, Centropogon congestus, Centropogon connatilobatus, Centropogon cordifolius, Centropogon cornutus, Centropogon costaricae, Centropogon cupreus, Centropogon curvatus,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-366838: Based on the initial data import
Stig Jeppesen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeppesen' in the authors string.