Centropogon leucocarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucocarpus
ID:
830422
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 39: 161 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829757
Common Names
- Centropogon leucocarpus
- Leucocarpus Centropogon
- Centropogon Leucocarpus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centropogon leucocarpus (also called White-fruited Centropogon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a shrub with white flowers and white fruits. It is native to Central and South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon leucocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centropogon leucocarpus has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and thin seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centropogon leucocarpus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Centropogon leucocarpus
Centropogon leucocarpus can be found in the Andes mountain range in South America.
Centropogon leucocarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon leucocarpus?
Centropogon leucocarpus
What is the family of Centropogon leucocarpus?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Centropogon leucocarpus?
White-fruited 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-367090: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.