Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hookeri
ID:
594916

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Anniv. Vol. Bot. Gard. Calcutta : 55 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594248



Common Names

  • Centranthera hookeri
  • Hooker's Centranthera
  • Hooker's Centranthera


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Description

Centranthera hookeri (also called Hooker's Centranthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Centranthera hookeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Centranthera hookeri is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Centranthera hookeri is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Centranthera hookeri

Centranthera hookeri is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Centranthera hookeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Centranthera hookeri?

Centranthera hookeri

What is the family of Centranthera hookeri?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Centranthera hookeri?

Hooker's Centranthera

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801379-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].