Colona evrardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 90: 67 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615156
Common Names
- Colona Evrardii
- Evrard's Colona
- Evrardii Colona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colona evrardii (also called Evrard's Colona, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, secondary forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Colona evrardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Colona evrardii is yellow and has three petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are slender and have long leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colona evrardii is a low-growing perennial wildflower native to western North America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Colona evrardii
Colona evrardii can be found in South America, from Venezuela to Argentina.
Colona evrardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colona evrardii?
Colona evrardii
What is the family of Colona evrardii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Colona evrardii?
Evrard's Colona
Species in the Colona genus
Colona aequilateralis, Colona angusta, Colona archboldiana, Colona auriculata, Colona blancoi, Colona borneensis, Colona celebica, Colona discolor, Colona elobata, Colona erecta, Colona evrardii, Colona flagrocarpa, Colona floribunda, Colona grandiflora, Colona hirsuta, Colona isodiametrica, Colona jagori, Colona javanica, Colona kodap, Colona kostermansiana, Colona lanceolata, Colona longipetiolata, Colona megacarpa, Colona merguensis, Colona mollis, Colona nubla, Colona philippinensis, Colona poilanei, Colona scabra, Colona serratifolia, Colona subaequalis, Colona thorelii, Colona velutina, Colona velutinosa, Colona winitii, Colona evecta,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731393: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.