Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
615826

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Fl. Siam. 1: 189 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615158



Common Names

  • Colona Floribunda
  • Floribunda Colona
  • Many-flowered Colona


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Synonyms

  • Colona hamannii Riedl & Riedl-Dorn [unknown]
  • Columbia floribunda Kurz [unknown]
  • Grewia floribunda Wall. ex Voigt [unknown]

Description

Colona floribunda (also called Floribunda 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 floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colona floribunda is yellow and has three petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are slender and have long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colona floribunda 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 floribunda

Colona floribunda can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

Colona floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colona floribunda?

Colona floribunda

What is the family of Colona floribunda?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Colona floribunda?

Floribunda Colona

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-2731395: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.