Congea tomentosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3: 90 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920109
Common Names
- Congea tomentosa
- Woolly Bellflower
- Woolly Congea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Congea tomentosa (also called Woolly 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds of Congea tomentosa are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Congea tomentosa are small and have a single stem with small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Congea tomentosa 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 tomentosa
Congea tomentosa 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 Congea 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-46556: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.