Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
elsholtzioides
ID:
358475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Harley

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 58: 486 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357807

Common Names

  • Collinsonia elsholtzioides
  • Elsholtz's Collinsonia
  • Collinsonia

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Synonyms

  • Keiskea elsholtzioides Merr. [unknown]
  • Keiskea elsholtzioides purpurea X.H.Guo [unknown]

Description

Collinsonia elsholtzioides (also called Collinsonia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to North and South America. It grows in dry forests, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Collinsonia elsholtzioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Collinsonia elsholtzioides has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves and are slightly serrated.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collinsonia elsholtzioides 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 Collinsonia elsholtzioides

Collinsonia elsholtzioides can be found in Central America.

Collinsonia elsholtzioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collinsonia elsholtzioides?

Collinsonia elsholtzioides

What is the common name of Collinsonia elsholtzioides?

Elsholtzioid Collinsonia

Where is Collinsonia elsholtzioides native to?

Australia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-233645: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Raymond Mervyn Harley (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harley' in the authors string.