Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
antonina
ID:
615528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hardham

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 10: 133 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614860



Common Names

  • Collinsia antonina
  • Antonina Collinsia
  • Collinsia antonina


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Synonyms

  • Collinsia antonina antonina [unknown]

Description

Collinsia antonina (also called Antonina Chinese Houses, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to China. It has small, oval, light green leaves and white flowers with five petals. It is found in moist, shady areas and is distinguished from other Collinsia species by its larger flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Collinsia antonina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Collinsia antonina is a white, small, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collinsia antonina is a perennial herb that grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along streams. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and planted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Collinsia antonina

Collinsia antonina is found in open woodlands in North America.

Collinsia antonina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collinsia antonina?

Collinsia antonina

What type of plant is Collinsia antonina?

A herb

Where is Collinsia antonina found?

North America

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Clare Butterworth Hardham (1918-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hardham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:63198-2: 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].