Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Wilbur
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1972
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 24: 422 (1972)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829736
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Irazu Centropogon
- Irazuensis Centropogon
- Irazu Starburst
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Centropogon irazuensis (also called Irazu Centropogon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It has ovate leaves and yellow-orange flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Centropogon irazuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Centropogon irazuensis has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and thin seedlings.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Centropogon irazuensis 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 irazuensis
                        
                            Centropogon irazuensis can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Centropogon irazuensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Centropogon irazuensis?
Centropogon irazuensis
What is the family of Centropogon irazuensis?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Centropogon irazuensis?
Irazu Centropogon
 
                     
                
                                    
                        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,