Centropogon knoxii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
knoxii
ID:
830407
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lammers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50: 249 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829742
Common Names
- Knox's Centropogon
- Knoxii Centropogon
- Knox's Starburst
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centropogon knoxii (also called 'Knox's Centropogon', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a herb that typically grows to a height of 0.2-1 m. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in montane forests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon knoxii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centropogon knoxii has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and thin seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centropogon knoxii is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow in spring in a light, well-drained soil. When propagating by division, divide clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Centropogon knoxii
Centropogon knoxii can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.
Centropogon knoxii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon knoxii?
Centropogon knoxii
What is the family of Centropogon knoxii?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Centropogon knoxii?
Knox's 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-367077: Based on the initial data import
Thomas G. Lammers (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lammers' in the authors string.