Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
615862

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 2: 53 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615194



Common Names

  • Colpias Mollis
  • Mollis Colpias
  • Soft Colpias


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Description

Colpias mollis (also called Soft colpias, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has leathery, oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Colpias mollis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colpias mollis has white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colpias mollis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Colpias mollis

Colpias mollis is native to tropical Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Colpias mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colpias mollis?

Colpias mollis

What is the common name of Colpias mollis?

Mollis colpias

What is the family of Colpias mollis?

Acanthaceae

Species in the Colpias genus

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801659-1: 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].