Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lanata
ID:
1274304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fritsch

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 65: 16 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273642



Common Names

  • Woolly Vanhouttea
  • Woolly Houttea
  • Woolly Orbea


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Description

Vanhouttea lanata (also called Woolly Vanhouttea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Central and South America and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vanhouttea lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vanhouttea lanata is a small, white to pinkish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanhouttea lanata is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Vanhouttea lanata

Vanhouttea lanata is native to Brazil.

Vanhouttea lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanhouttea lanata?

Vanhouttea lanata

What type of plant is Vanhouttea lanata?

A flowering plant

Where is Vanhouttea lanata found?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,

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