Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 238 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357766
Common Names
- Coleotrype natalensis
- Natal Coleotrype
- Coleotrype
Description
Coleotrype natalensis (also called Natal Coleotrype, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 2–5 m. It is native to South Africa. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry savanna to moist forest.
Uses & Benefits
Coleotrype natalensis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas. It can also be used to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coleotrype natalensis flower is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleotrype natalensis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Coleotrype natalensis
Coleotrype natalensis can be found in the rainforests of South Africa
Coleotrype natalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coleotrype natalensis?
Coleotrype natalensis
What is the common name of Coleotrype natalensis?
Natal Coleotrype
Where is Coleotrype natalensis native to?
South Africa
Species in the Coleotrype genus
Coleotrype baronii,
Coleotrype brueckneriana,
Coleotrype goudotii,
Coleotrype laurentii,
Coleotrype lutea,
Coleotrype madagascarica,
Coleotrype natalensis,
Coleotrype synanthera,
Coleotrype vermigera,
Coleotrype udzungwaensis,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium,
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Aneilema acuminatum,
Aneilema aequinoctiale,
Aneilema alatum,
Aneilema angolense,
Aneilema aparine,
Aneilema arenicola,
Aneilema benadirense,
Aneilema beniniense,
Aneilema biflorum,
Aneilema brasiliense,
Aneilema brenanianum,
Aneilema brunneospermum,
Aneilema calceolus,
Aneilema chrysopogon,
Aneilema clarkei,
Aneilema dispermum,
Aneilema dregeanum,
Aneilema forskaolii,
Aneilema gillettii,
Aneilema grandibracteolatum,
Aneilema hirtum,
Aneilema hockii,
Aneilema homblei,
Aneilema indehiscens,
Aneilema johnstonii,
Aneilema lamuense,