Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
microcalyx
ID:
830458

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Wimm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 14 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829793



Common Names

  • Centropogon microcalyx
  • Small-bracted Centropogon
  • Microcalyx Centropogon


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Description

Centropogon microcalyx (also called 'Tiny-flowered Centropogon', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the tropical montane forests of Costa Rica and Panama and is found in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Centropogon microcalyx 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 microcalyx has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centropogon microcalyx 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 microcalyx

Centropogon microcalyx is found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Peru.

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,

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