Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn.
Source:
tro
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(3): 433 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258407
Common Names
- Latifolia Comolia
- Comolia Latifolia
- Comolia latifolia
Description
Comolia latifolia (also called broadleaf comolia, among many other common names) is an herb native to the Amazon basin in South America. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests, and is adapted to a wide range of soil types.
Uses & Benefits
Comolia latifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Comolia latifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Comolia latifolia is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Comolia latifolia
Comolia latifolia is native to Central and South America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.
Comolia latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Comolia latifolia?
Comolia latifolia
What is the common name of Comolia latifolia?
Broadleaf Comolia
What type of plant is Comolia latifolia?
A flowering plant
Species in the Comolia genus
Comolia berberifolia,
Comolia bracteosa,
Comolia leptophylla,
Comolia microphylla,
Comolia nummularioides,
Comolia ovalifolia,
Comolia vernicosa,
Comolia villosa,
Comolia latifolia,
Comolia prostrata,
Comolia serpyllacea,
Comolia smithii,
Comolia anomala,
Comolia amazonica,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,