Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
fulgida
ID:
1241848

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ortgies ex Van Houtte) Voss

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Vilm. Blumengärtn., ed. 3. 1: 791. 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241186



Common Names

  • Bright Smithiantha
  • Smithiantha Fulgida
  • Golden Star


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Description

Smithiantha fulgida (also called Shining Smithiantha, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It has white flowers with five petals. Native to South America, it is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet ditches.

Uses & Benefits

Smithiantha fulgida is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Smithiantha fulgida is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds of this plant are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Smithiantha fulgida is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and can tolerate full sun or partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Smithiantha fulgida

Smithiantha fulgida can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Smithiantha fulgida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Smithiantha fulgida?

Smithiantha fulgida

What is the common name of Smithiantha fulgida?

Fulgid Smithiantha

What is the natural habitat of Smithiantha fulgida?

It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and grasslands.

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