Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
capitatus
ID:
830217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 3: 238 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829552



Common Names

  • Centropogon capitatus
  • Capitatus Centropogon
  • Centropogon Capitatus


Searching for Centropogon capitatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Centropogon capitatus (also called Capitate Centropogon, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous plant with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Centropogon capitatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Centropogon capitatus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

Searching for Centropogon capitatus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Centropogon capitatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Centropogon capitatus

Centropogon capitatus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Centropogon capitatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centropogon capitatus?

Centropogon capitatus

What is the growth habit of Centropogon capitatus?

Centropogon capitatus is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

What is the typical height of Centropogon capitatus?

Centropogon capitatus typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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