Centropogon loretensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loretensis
ID:
830439
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Wimm. in J.F.Macbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 13(6): 417 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829774
Common Names
- Centropogon loretensis
- Loretensis Centropogon
- Centropogon Loretensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Centropogon loretensis (also called Loreto Centropogon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a shrub with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to Central and South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Centropogon loretensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centropogon loretensis has white, tubular flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centropogon loretensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Centropogon loretensis
Centropogon loretensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Centropogon loretensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centropogon loretensis?
Centropogon loretensis
What is the common name of Centropogon loretensis?
Loreto Centropogon
What is the natural habitat of Centropogon loretensis?
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-367105: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Franz Elfried Wimmer (1881-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Wimm.' in the authors string.