Colobanthus quitensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quitensis
ID:
615788
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Bartl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 2: 13 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615120
Common Names
- Colobanthus quitensis
- Quito Colobanthus
- Quito Pearlwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colobanthus quitensis (also called Quito Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Falkland Islands. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its tufted growth habit.
Uses & Benefits
Colobanthus quitensis 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 quitensis has small, white to pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colobanthus quitensis is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun but may require more frequent watering.
Where to Find Colobanthus quitensis
Colobanthus quitensis can be found in Ecuador and Peru.
Colobanthus quitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colobanthus quitensis?
Colobanthus quitensis
What is the common name of Colobanthus quitensis?
Quito Colobanthus
What is the natural habitat of Colobanthus quitensis?
Mountain meadows
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-2731318: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.