Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 35, 36, 281 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045709
Common Names
- Colobanthera waterlotii
- Waterlot's False Buttonweed
- Waterlot's Buttonweed
Description
Colobanthera waterlotii (also called Waterlot's Colobanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Asteraceae family. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. It grows in humid montane forests, between 2,000 and 3,500 meters above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Colobanthera waterlotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colobanthera waterlotii has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colobanthera waterlotii can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Colobanthera waterlotii
Colobanthera waterlotii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with rocky soils and sunny climates.
Colobanthera waterlotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colobanthera waterlotii?
Colobanthera waterlotii
What is the natural habitat of Colobanthera waterlotii?
Colobanthera waterlotii is found in dry, rocky habitats in the Mediterranean region.
What is the flowering season of Colobanthera waterlotii?
Colobanthera waterlotii typically flowers in late spring and early summer.
Species in the Colobanthera genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,