Centropogon floccosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floccosus
ID:
830330
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Fl. Serres Jard. Eur. 6: 16 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829665
Common Names
- Woolly Centropogon
- Woolly Star-Lily
- Woolly Star-Lily Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centropogon floccosus (also called Fluffybells, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has long, slender stems with small, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white or pink in color and have fluffy petals.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon floccosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centropogon floccosus has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centropogon floccosus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Centropogon floccosus
Centropogon floccosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Centropogon floccosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon floccosus?
Centropogon floccosus
What is the family of Centropogon floccosus?
Campanulaceae
Where is Centropogon floccosus found?
Central and South 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-367007: Based on the initial data import
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.