Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
1413049

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Donnell

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 37(3): 719. 2012 [25 Jun 2012]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425514



Common Names

  • Callianthe longifolia
  • Long-leaved Callianthe
  • Callianthe Longleaf


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Description

Callianthe longifolia (also called Longifolia callianthe, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to India. It is found in dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Callianthe longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has bright yellow flowers that attract bees and butterflies. The plant is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Callianthe longifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Callianthe longifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the seedlings emerge. When propagating by division, carefully dig up the plant and divide the root mass into several sections. Replant the divisions in a warm, sunny location and water regularly until the plants become established.

Where to Find Callianthe longifolia

Callianthe longifolia is native to South America. It can be found growing in moist, shady areas in woodlands and meadows.

Callianthe longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Callianthe longifolia?

Callianthe longifolia

What is the common name of Callianthe longifolia?

Long-leaved Callianthe

What is the natural habitat of Callianthe longifolia?

Woodlands, forests, and meadows

Species in the Callianthe genus

Callianthe montana, Callianthe andrade-limae, Callianthe bedfordiana, Callianthe bezerrae, Callianthe darwinii, Callianthe rufinerva, Callianthe rufivela, Callianthe scabrida, Callianthe schenckii, Callianthe sellowiana, Callianthe elegans, Callianthe fluviatilis, Callianthe glaziovii, Callianthe inaequalis, Callianthe latipetala, Callianthe monteiroi, Callianthe muelleri-friderici, Callianthe pickelii, Callianthe senilis, Callianthe malmeana, Callianthe mexiae, Callianthe macrantha, Callianthe cyclonervosa, Callianthe geminiflora, Callianthe jaliscana, Callianthe jujuiensis, Callianthe mouraei, Callianthe pachecoana, Callianthe petiolaris, Callianthe purpusii, Callianthe torrendii, Callianthe tridens, Callianthe vexillaria, Callianthe megapotamica, Callianthe nivea, Callianthe peruviana, Callianthe ulbrichii, Callianthe pauciflora, Callianthe sylvatica, Callianthe longifolia, Callianthe lanata, Callianthe picta, Callianthe amoena,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Aliya A. Donnell: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donnell' in the authors string.