Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
punctata
ID:
917685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elliott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina 1: 36 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917020



Common Names

  • Collinsonia punctata
  • Punctata Collinsonia
  • Punctata Horsebalm


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Description

Collinsonia punctata (also called Punctate Collinsonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white-veined leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Brazil and grows in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Collinsonia punctata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping as a ground cover or as a border plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Collinsonia punctata has small, white flowers. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collinsonia punctata is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can also be propagated from root cuttings.

Where to Find Collinsonia punctata

Collinsonia punctata is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Collinsonia punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collinsonia punctata?

Collinsonia punctata

What are the common names of Collinsonia punctata?

Punctate horsebalm

What is the natural habitat of Collinsonia punctata?

Tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46233: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.