Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
920574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 311 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919909



Common Names

  • Congea chinensis
  • Chinese Bellflower
  • Chinese Bells


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Description

Congea chinensis (also called Chinese Congea, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Congea chinensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Congea chinensis flower is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Congea chinensis is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Asia. It can be propagated through division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season and watered regularly to keep the soil moist. The plant should be protected from direct sunlight and cold temperatures.

Where to Find Congea chinensis

Congea chinensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

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