Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
615841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Warb.) Burret

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 802 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615173



Common Names

  • Colona Mollis
  • Mollis Colona
  • Soft Colona


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Synonyms

  • Columbia mollis Warb. [unknown]

Description

Colona mollis (also called Mollis 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 mollis 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

Colona mollis has small, yellow flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colona mollis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along streams. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Colona mollis

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

Colona mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colona mollis?

Colona mollis

What is the family of Colona mollis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Colona mollis?

Mollis 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-2731409: Based on the initial data import
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.