Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
coronata
ID:
1267031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Struwe & V.A.Albert

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 679 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266369



Common Names

  • Crown Potalia
  • Crown Potaliopsis
  • Crown Potaliopsis


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Description

Potalia coronata (also called 'Crowned Potalia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean region and found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. It has pinnate leaves with several leaflets and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Potalia coronata is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Potalia coronata has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Potalia coronata is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from cuttings and grown in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Potalia coronata

Potalia coronata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, Jalisco, Nayarit, Sinaloa, and Sonora.

Potalia coronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Potalia coronata?

Potalia coronata

What is the common name of Potalia coronata?

Crowned Potalia

What is the natural habitat of Potalia coronata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Victor Anthony Albert (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.A.Albert' in the authors string.
Lena Struwe (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Struwe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77062954-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.