Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
imbricata
ID:
917725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Körn.) L.R.Parra & Giul.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1140 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917060

Common Names

  • Comanthera imbricata
  • Imbricata Comanthera
  • Comanthera

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Description

Comanthera imbricata (also called Imbricate Comanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base and a stem up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil and grows in open areas and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Comanthera imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comanthera imbricata has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comanthera imbricata is a small, evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Comanthera imbricata

Comanthera imbricata is native to Brazil.

Comanthera imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comanthera imbricata?

Comanthera imbricata

What is the common name of Comanthera imbricata?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Comanthera imbricata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Comanthera genus

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae,

Species in the Eriocaulaceae family

Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,

References

Friedrich August Körnicke (1828-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Körn.' in the authors string.
Ana Maria Giulietti (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Giul.' in the authors string.
L.R. Parra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Parra' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106856-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.