Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
1322108

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Newsom) B.G.Baldwin, Kalisz & Armbr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 98: 747 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334562



Common Names

  • Collinsia Latifolia
  • Latifolia Collinsia
  • Collinsia Broadleaf


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Description

Collinsia latifolia (also called Broad-Leaved Collinsia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers and broad, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Collinsia latifolia is used as a source of timber and fuelwood, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Collinsia latifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collinsia latifolia is a perennial herb which can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Collinsia latifolia

Collinsia latifolia is found in tropical rainforests in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Collinsia latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collinsia latifolia?

Collinsia latifolia

What is the common name of Collinsia latifolia?

Latifolia Collinsia

Where is Collinsia latifolia found?

Collinsia latifolia is found in the temperate regions of the world.

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

Bruce Gregg Baldwin (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Baldwin' in the authors string.
Vesta Marie Newsom (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Newsom' in the authors string.
William Scott Armbruster (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Armbr.' in the authors string.
Susan Kalisz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kalisz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77124051-1: 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].