Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
glomerata
ID:
615388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 19: 87 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614720



Common Names

  • Colignonia glomerata
  • Clustered Yellow-eyed Grass
  • Xyris glomerata


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Synonyms

  • Colignonia glomerata glomerata [unknown]

Description

Colignonia glomerata (also called Clustered Colignonia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is found in wet grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Colignonia glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin ailments and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Colignonia glomerata is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, brown seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colignonia glomerata can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Divisions can be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Colignonia glomerata

Colignonia glomerata is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of the region.

Colignonia glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colignonia glomerata?

Colignonia glomerata

What is the family of Colignonia glomerata?

Marantaceae

Where is Colignonia glomerata native to?

Brazil

Species in the Nyctaginaceae family

Abronia alba, Abronia alpina, Abronia ameliae, Abronia ammophila, Abronia angustifolia, Abronia argillosa, Abronia bigelovii, Abronia bolackii, Abronia carnea, Abronia crux-maltae, Abronia elliptica, Abronia fragrans, Abronia gracilis, Abronia latifolia, Abronia macrocarpa, Abronia maritima, Abronia mellifera, Abronia micrantha, Abronia minor, Abronia nana, Abronia nealleyi, Abronia parviflora, Abronia pogonantha, Abronia turbinata, Abronia umbellata, Abronia villosa, Abronia insularis, Abronia neurophylla, Abronia platyphylla, Abronia variabilis, Acleisanthes acutifolia, Acleisanthes angustifolia, Acleisanthes anisophylla, Acleisanthes chenopodioides, Acleisanthes crassifolia, Acleisanthes diffusa, Acleisanthes lanceolata, Acleisanthes longiflora, Acleisanthes nana, Acleisanthes nevadensis, Acleisanthes obtusa, Acleisanthes palmeri, Acleisanthes parvifolia, Acleisanthes purpusiana, Acleisanthes somalensis, Acleisanthes undulata, Acleisanthes wrightii, Allionia choisyi, Allionia incarnata, Allionia viscida,

References