Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brid.) Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Madagascar, Mousses 469 1915
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001180066
Uses & Benefits
Catagonium nitidum can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Catagonium nitens sub. maritimum (Hook.) S.H. Lin
Catagonium nitens var. myurum (Cardot & Thér.) S.H. Lin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White, bell-shaped with a yellow center. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Have a single, oval-shaped, green leaf.
Where to Find Catagonium nitens
Catagonium nitens can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Catagonium nitens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Catagonium nitens?
Catagonium nitens
What is the common name of Catagonium nitens?
Unknown
What type of plant is Catagonium nitens?
Herb
Species in the Catagonium genus
Species in the Catagoniaceae family