Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
bolivianus
ID:
615760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 7: 109 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615092



Common Names

  • Colobanthus bolivianus
  • Fairy Grass
  • Giant Fairy Grass


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Description

Colobanthus bolivianus (also called Bolivian 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 bolivianus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colobanthus bolivianus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Colobanthus bolivianus 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 bolivianus

Colobanthus bolivianus can be found in Bolivia.

Colobanthus bolivianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colobanthus bolivianus?

Colobanthus bolivianus

What is the common name of Colobanthus bolivianus?

Bolivian Colobanthus

Where is Colobanthus bolivianus found?

Colobanthus bolivianus is found in the Andes of South America

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,

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