Centropogon arcuatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcuatus
ID:
830162
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 19: 242 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829497
Common Names
- Centropogon arcuatus
- Arcuatus Centropogon
- Arcuatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centropogon arcuatus (also called Curved 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 bright yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon arcuatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centropogon arcuatus has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centropogon arcuatus 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 arcuatus
Centropogon arcuatus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Centropogon arcuatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon arcuatus?
Centropogon arcuatus
What is the family of Centropogon arcuatus?
Gesneriaceae
Where is Centropogon arcuatus 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-366855: Based on the initial data import
Franz Elfried Wimmer (1881-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wimm.' in the authors string.