Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
humilis
ID:
751267

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) A.Weber

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 788 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750600



Common Names

  • Humilis Codonoboea
  • Codonoboea Humilis
  • Humilis


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Description

Codonoboea humilis (also called Dwarf Morning Glory, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It has ovate leaves and bears white or pink flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady habitats such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Codonoboea humilis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Codonoboea humilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Codonoboea humilis is a herbaceous perennial that is native to Japan and China. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Codonoboea humilis

Codonoboea humilis can be found in moist woodlands and forests in Japan and Korea.

Codonoboea humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Codonoboea humilis?

Codonoboea humilis

What is the common name of Codonoboea humilis?

Creeping Bellflower

What is the natural habitat of Codonoboea humilis?

Woodlands and grasslands

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-2905944: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Anton Weber (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Weber' in the authors string.