Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hansenii
ID:
920655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 23: 306 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919990



Common Names

  • Congea hansenii
  • Hansen's Bellflower
  • Hansen's Congea


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Description

Congea hansenii (also called Hansen's 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 hansenii 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

Flower: Congea hansenii has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Congea hansenii are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Congea hansenii are small and have a single stem with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Congea hansenii is a shrub that is native to India. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and can take up to two years to germinate.

Where to Find Congea hansenii

Congea hansenii is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.

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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