Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
pyropus
ID:
830530

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Wimm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829865



Common Names

  • Centropogon Pyropus
  • Pyropus Centropogon
  • Centropogon


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Description

Centropogon pyropus (also called 'Fire 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 pyropus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centropogon pyropus is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are green and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centropogon pyropus 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 pyropus

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

Centropogon pyropus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centropogon pyropus?

Centropogon pyropus

What is the common name of Centropogon pyropus?

Pyropus Centropogon

What is the natural habitat of Centropogon pyropus?

It is native to Colombia, 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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