Colona poilanei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 90: 68 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615176
Common Names
- Colona Poilanei
- Poilanei Colona
- Poilane's Colona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Colona poilanei (also called Poilane'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 poilanei 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 poilanei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colona poilanei 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 poilanei
Colona poilanei can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Colona poilanei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colona poilanei?
Colona poilanei
What is the family of Colona poilanei?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Colona poilanei?
Poilanei 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-2731412: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.