Acranthera collina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
1538521
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.W.Lin & C.H.Lee
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 70(3): 190. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020324
Common Names
- Acranthera collina
- Collina Acranthera
- Hill Acranthera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acranthera collina (also called Hill Acranthera, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to the tropical rainforests of Africa. It grows in lowland and montane forests, typically at elevations of 0 to 1,500 m. It has an upright habit and ovate leaves, with a yellow-green coloration.
Uses & Benefits
Acranthera collina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acranthera collina has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single leaf.
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Acranthera collina can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The rhizomes can be divided in spring and replanted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.
Where to Find Acranthera collina
Acranthera collina is found in Central and South America.
Acranthera collina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acranthera collina?
Acranthera collina
What is the family of Acranthera collina?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Acranthera collina?
Hill Acranthera
Species in the Acranthera genus
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,