Status:
valid
Authors:
Ryding
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 231 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831653
Common Names
- Aeollanthus Cucullatus
- Hooded Aeollanthus
- Hooded False Asphodel
Description
Aeollanthus cucullatus (also called Hooded Aeollanthus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist and shady places, and has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers that have a hooded shape.
Uses & Benefits
Aeollanthus cucullatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aeollanthus cucullatus is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Aeollanthus cucullatus is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation can also be done by stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Aeollanthus cucullatus
Aeollanthus cucullatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Aeollanthus cucullatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus cucullatus?
Aeollanthus cucullatus
What is the natural habitat of Aeollanthus cucullatus?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
What are the common names of Aeollanthus cucullatus?
It is commonly known as the Hooded Aeollanthus.
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,