Centropogon glaucotomentosus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucotomentosus
ID:
830353
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 73 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829688
Common Names
- Glaucous-Woolly Centropogon
- Glaucous-Woolly Star-Lily
- Glaucous-Woolly Star-Lily Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centropogon glaucotomentosus (also called Glaucousbells, 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 glaucous petals.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon glaucotomentosus 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 glaucotomentosus has small, yellow flowers with a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centropogon glaucotomentosus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Centropogon glaucotomentosus
Centropogon glaucotomentosus is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Centropogon glaucotomentosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon glaucotomentosus?
Centropogon glaucotomentosus
What is the common name of Centropogon glaucotomentosus?
Glaucous Centropogon
What is the natural habitat of Centropogon glaucotomentosus?
Tropical rainforest
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-367028: Based on the initial data import
Franz Elfried Wimmer (1881-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wimm.' in the authors string.