Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Species:
rimbachii
ID:
830539

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Wimm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 5 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829874



Common Names

  • Centropogon Rimbachii
  • Rimbachii Centropogon
  • Centropogon


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Description

Centropogon rimbachii (also called 'Rimbach's 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 rimbachii 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 rimbachii 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 rimbachii is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Centropogon rimbachii

Centropogon rimbachii 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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