Struthanthus concinnus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinnus
ID:
1244960
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Flora 13: 105 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244298
Common Names
- Struthanthus concinnus
- Concinnus Struthanthus
- Struthanthus Concinnus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Struthanthus concinnus (also called Elegant Struthanthus, Elegant Struthanthus Plant, and Elegant Struthanthus Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and other open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Struthanthus concinnus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are also used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Struthanthus concinnus is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Struthanthus concinnus is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist soil and keep it in a warm, humid place. The cutting should root in about two weeks. Once the roots have developed, the cutting can be transplanted to its permanent location.
Where to Find Struthanthus concinnus
Struthanthus concinnus is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Struthanthus concinnus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Struthanthus concinnus?
Struthanthus concinnus
What is the common name of Struthanthus concinnus?
Concinnous Struthanthus
Where is Struthanthus concinnus native to?
Brazil
Species in the Struthanthus genus
Struthanthus dentatus, Struthanthus deppeanus, Struthanthus corymbifer, Struthanthus dorothyae, Struthanthus filipes, Struthanthus armandianus, Struthanthus alni, Struthanthus condensatus, Struthanthus calophyllus, Struthanthus burgeri, Struthanthus cassythoides, Struthanthus terniflorus, Struthanthus volubilis, Struthanthus microstylus, Struthanthus megalopodus, Struthanthus marginatus, Struthanthus melanopotamicus, Struthanthus palmeri, Struthanthus orbicularis, Struthanthus hartwegii, Struthanthus hamatilis, Struthanthus harlingianus, Struthanthus longiflorus, Struthanthus involucratus, Struthanthus interruptus, Struthanthus rufofurfuraceus, Struthanthus papillosus, Struthanthus savannae, Struthanthus radicans, Struthanthus gracilis, Struthanthus syringifolius, Struthanthus spathulatus, Struthanthus planaltinae, Struthanthus phillyreoides, Struthanthus pentamerus, Struthanthus pusillifolius, Struthanthus quercicola, Struthanthus porrectus, Struthanthus apiculatus, Struthanthus schultesii, Struthanthus cansjerifolius, Struthanthus truncatus, Struthanthus acuminatus, Struthanthus andrastylus, Struthanthus attenuatus, Struthanthus calobotrys, Struthanthus citricola, Struthanthus costaricensis, Struthanthus cuspidatus, Struthanthus elegans,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50128026: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.