Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
615843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Vidal) Burret

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 813 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615175



Common Names

  • Colona Philippinensis
  • Philippinensis Colona
  • Philippine Colona


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Synonyms

  • Columbia philippinensis (Vidal) Merr. [unknown]
  • Diplophractum philippinense S.Vidal [unknown]

Description

Colona philippinensis (also called Philippine 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 philippinensis 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 philippinensis has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colona philippinensis is a tropical shrub or small tree native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from a healthy plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted and established.

Where to Find Colona philippinensis

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

Colona philippinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colona philippinensis?

Colona philippinensis

What is the family of Colona philippinensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Colona philippinensis?

Philippinensis Colona

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731411: Based on the initial data import
Sebastián Vidal y Soler (1842-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Vidal' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.