Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) S.Moore ex Briq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3a): 328 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918488
Common Names
- Comanthosphace
- Stellipila
- Star-Shaped Comanthosphace
Description
Comanthosphace stellipila (also called Star-spiked Comanthosphace, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub with small, star-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Comanthosphace stellipila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Comanthosphace stellipila is a white, five-petaled star. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Comanthosphace stellipila is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three weeks with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Comanthosphace stellipila
Comanthosphace stellipila can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia.
Species in the Comanthosphace genus
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,