Status:
valid
Authors:
Bremek.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Blumea 10: 173 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000623566
Common Names
- Cosmianthemum punctulatum
- Dotted Cosmianthemum
- Dot Cosmianthemum
Description
Cosmianthemum punctulatum (also called 'Dotted Cosmianthemum', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to China and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers with yellow anthers.
Uses & Benefits
Cosmianthemum punctulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cosmianthemum punctulatum has small, white, five-petaled flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cosmianthemum punctulatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained compost, and kept at a temperature of 18-20°C (64-68°F). Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny or partially shaded position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cosmianthemum punctulatum
Cosmianthemum punctulatum is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.
Cosmianthemum punctulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cosmianthemum punctulatum?
Cosmianthemum punctulatum
What is the common name of Cosmianthemum punctulatum?
Punctulate Cosmianthemum
What type of plant is Cosmianthemum punctulatum?
It is a type of shrub
Species in the Cosmianthemum genus
Cosmianthemum angustifolium,
Cosmianthemum anomalum,
Cosmianthemum brookeae,
Cosmianthemum bullatum,
Cosmianthemum dido,
Cosmianthemum guangxiense,
Cosmianthemum knoxiifolium,
Cosmianthemum latifolium,
Cosmianthemum magnifolium,
Cosmianthemum obtusifolium,
Cosmianthemum punctulatum,
Cosmianthemum subglabrum,
Cosmianthemum viriduliflorum,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,