Status:
valid
Authors:
Fritsch
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 176 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241191
Common Names
- Many-Flowered Smithiantha
- Smithiantha Multiflora
- Many-Flowered Star
Description
Smithiantha multiflora (also called Many-flowered 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 multiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Smithiantha multiflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Smithiantha multiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.
Where to Find Smithiantha multiflora
Smithiantha multiflora can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Smithiantha multiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smithiantha multiflora?
Smithiantha multiflora
What is the common name of Smithiantha multiflora?
Multiflora Smithiantha
What is the natural habitat of Smithiantha multiflora?
It is native to South America and is found in moist forests and grasslands.
Species in the Smithiantha genus
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,