Colobanthus affinis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
615750
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.) Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 1: 45 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615082
Common Names
- Colobanthus affinis
- Fairy Grass
- Giant Fairy Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colobanthus affinis (also called Affinis Colobanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America, from Brazil to Argentina, and is found in wet, open areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Colobanthus affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colobanthus affinis has white or pale pink flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colobanthus affinis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Colobanthus affinis
Colobanthus affinis can be found in South America, from Venezuela to Argentina.
Colobanthus affinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colobanthus affinis?
Colobanthus affinis
What is the common name of Colobanthus affinis?
Affinis Colobanthus
Where is Colobanthus affinis found?
Colobanthus affinis is found in the Andes of South America
Species in the Colobanthus genus
Colobanthus acicularis, Colobanthus affinis, Colobanthus apetalus, Colobanthus bolivianus, Colobanthus brevisepalus, Colobanthus buchananii, Colobanthus caespitosus, Colobanthus canaliculatus, Colobanthus curtisiae, Colobanthus diffusus, Colobanthus hookeri, Colobanthus kerguelensis, Colobanthus lycopodoides, Colobanthus masonae, Colobanthus monticola, Colobanthus muelleri, Colobanthus muscoides, Colobanthus nivicola, Colobanthus pulvinatus, Colobanthus quitensis, Colobanthus repens, Colobanthus squarrosus, Colobanthus strictus, Colobanthus subulatus, Colobanthus wallii,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731283: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.