Centropogon heteropilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heteropilis
ID:
830385
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 72 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829720
Common Names
- Heteropilous Centropogon
- Heteropilous Star-Lily
- Heteropilous Star-Lily Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centropogon heteropilis (also called Heteropilous Centropogon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Darien Province of Panama and is found in wet montane forests. It is found in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon heteropilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Centropogon heteropilis flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centropogon heteropilis 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 heteropilis
Centropogon heteropilis is native to Colombia and Venezuela.
Centropogon heteropilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon heteropilis?
Centropogon heteropilis
What is the common name of Centropogon heteropilis?
Heteropilous Centropogon
What is the natural habitat of Centropogon heteropilis?
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-367057: Based on the initial data import
Franz Elfried Wimmer (1881-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wimm.' in the authors string.