Bolanthus creutzburgii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
creutzburgii
ID:
568862
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greuter
Source:
cmp
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Candollea 20: 210 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568194
Common Names
- Creutzburg's Bolanthus
- Creutzburg's Foamflower
- Creutzburg's Indian Pipe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bolanthus creutzburgii (also called Creutzburg's Bolandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a sprawling growth habit and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, open areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bolanthus creutzburgii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bolanthus creutzburgii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bolanthus creutzburgii is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is a fast-growing plant and can reach maturity in as little as one year.
Where to Find Bolanthus creutzburgii
Bolanthus creutzburgii can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Bolanthus creutzburgii FAQ
What is the common name of Bolanthus creutzburgii?
Creutzburgii Bolanthus
What is the natural habitat of Bolanthus creutzburgii?
Mountain meadows of Greece
What is the ideal temperature for Bolanthus creutzburgii?
50-60°F (10-15°C)
Species in the Bolanthus genus
Bolanthus chelmicus, Bolanthus cherlerioides, Bolanthus creutzburgii, Bolanthus filicaulis, Bolanthus frankenioides, Bolanthus fruticulosus, Bolanthus graecus, Bolanthus hirsutus, Bolanthus huber-morathii, Bolanthus intermedius, Bolanthus laconicus, Bolanthus mevlanae, Bolanthus minuartioides, Bolanthus spergulifolius, Bolanthus stenopetalus, Bolanthus thessalus, Bolanthus thymifolius, Bolanthus thymoides,
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2678893: Based on the initial data import
Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.