Status:
valid
Authors:
Ryding
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 229 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000829767
Common Names
- Aeollanthus angustifolius
- Angustifolius Aeollanthus
- Aeollanthus Angustifolius
Description
Aeollanthus angustifolius (also called Narrow-leaved Aeollanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae. It is a shrub with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to Central and South America, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aeollanthus angustifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aeollanthus angustifolius has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and thin seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeollanthus angustifolius can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Aeollanthus angustifolius
Aeollanthus angustifolius can be found in the Andes mountain range in South America.
Aeollanthus angustifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus angustifolius?
Aeollanthus angustifolius
What is the common name of Aeollanthus angustifolius?
Narrow-leaved Aeollanthus
What is the natural habitat of Aeollanthus angustifolius?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Aeollanthus genus
Aeollanthus haumannii,
Aeollanthus rydingianus,
Aeollanthus abyssinicus,
Aeollanthus alternatus,
Aeollanthus ambustus,
Aeollanthus angolensis,
Aeollanthus angustifolius,
Aeollanthus breviflorus,
Aeollanthus buchnerianus,
Aeollanthus candelabrum,
Aeollanthus caudatus,
Aeollanthus cucullatus,
Aeollanthus densiflorus,
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides,
Aeollanthus engleri,
Aeollanthus fruticosus,
Aeollanthus holstii,
Aeollanthus homblei,
Aeollanthus lisowskii,
Aeollanthus lobatus,
Aeollanthus myrianthus,
Aeollanthus namibiensis,
Aeollanthus neglectus,
Aeollanthus paradoxus,
Aeollanthus parvifolius,
Aeollanthus petiolatus,
Aeollanthus pinnatifidus,
Aeollanthus plicatus,
Aeollanthus pubescens,
Aeollanthus rehmannii,
Aeollanthus repens,
Aeollanthus rivularis,
Aeollanthus saxatilis,
Aeollanthus sedoides,
Aeollanthus serpiculoides,
Aeollanthus stuhlmannii,
Aeollanthus suaveolens,
Aeollanthus subacaulis,
Aeollanthus subintegrus,
Aeollanthus trifidus,
Aeollanthus tuberosus,
Aeollanthus ukamensis,
Aeollanthus viscosus,
Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,