Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
curtisii
ID:
749730

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) C.L.Lim

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62: 258 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749063



Common Names

  • Codonoboea curtisii
  • Curtisii Codonoboea
  • Curtis' Codonoboea


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Synonyms

  • Didymocarpus crinitus curtisii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Didymocarpus curtisii Ridl. [unknown]
  • Henckelia curtisii (Ridl.) A.Weber [unknown]

Description

Codonoboea curtisii (also called 'Curtis's Lily of the Valley' or 'Curtis's Fairy Bells', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink bell-shaped flowers. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is typically found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Codonoboea curtisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Codonoboea curtisii has white flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonoboea curtisii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Codonoboea curtisii

Codonoboea curtisii is native to Southeast Asia, from Myanmar to the Philippines.

Codonoboea curtisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoboea curtisii?

Codonoboea curtisii

What type of plant is Codonoboea curtisii?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Codonoboea curtisii?

Grasslands and woodlands

Species in the Codonoboea genus

Codonoboea caelestis, Codonoboea ericiflora, Codonoboea leucocodon, Codonoboea lilacina, Codonoboea nivea, Codonoboea rubiginosa, Codonoboea robinsonii, Codonoboea ridleyana, Codonoboea reptans, Codonoboea rugosa, Codonoboea stolonifera, Codonoboea yongii, Codonoboea viscida, Codonoboea venusta, Codonoboea tiumanica, Codonoboea soldanella, Codonoboea serratifolia, Codonoboea salicinoides, Codonoboea salicina, Codonoboea ramosa, Codonoboea urticoides, Codonoboea holttumii, Codonoboea malayana, Codonoboea longipes, Codonoboea leucantha, Codonoboea leiophylla, Codonoboea lancifolia, Codonoboea johorica, Codonoboea inaequalis, Codonoboea miniata, Codonoboea hispida, Codonoboea hirta, Codonoboea hirsuta, Codonoboea heterophylla, Codonoboea kelantanensis, Codonoboea platypus, Codonoboea quinquevulnera, Codonoboea pyroliflora, Codonoboea puncticulata, Codonoboea pumila, Codonoboea pulchella, Codonoboea primulina, Codonoboea marginata, Codonoboea pectinata, Codonoboea pauziana, Codonoboea parviflora, Codonoboea nitida, Codonoboea polyanthoides, Codonoboea elata, Codonoboea glabrata,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2903572: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Chung Lu Lim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.L.Lim' in the authors string.