Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 41: 328 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732637
Common Names
- Pilosa Isolona
- Pilosa False Eranthemum
- Pilosa False Eranthemum
Description
Isolona pilosa (also called Hairy bellflower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has white, bell-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Isolona pilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isolona pilosa is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolona pilosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Isolona pilosa
Isolona pilosa can be found in Madagascar.
Isolona pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolona pilosa?
Isolona pilosa
What is the family of Isolona pilosa?
Rubiaceae
Where is Isolona pilosa found?
It is found in tropical Africa
Species in the Isolona genus
Isolona linearis,
Isolona campanulata,
Isolona capuronii,
Isolona cauliflora,
Isolona congolana,
Isolona cooperi,
Isolona deightonii,
Isolona dewevrei,
Isolona ghesquierei,
Isolona heinsenii,
Isolona heinsenii,
Isolona hexaloba,
Isolona humbertiana,
Isolona lebrunii,
Isolona letestui,
Isolona madagascariensis,
Isolona pilosa,
Isolona thonneri,
Isolona zenkeri,
Isolona perrieri,
Isolona pleurocarpa,
Isolona zenkeri,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,