Status:
valid
Authors:
Mankt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 31(2): 150 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250307
Common Names
- Pulchella
- Phaulopsis
- Mistletoe
Description
Phaulopsis pulchella (also called Beautiful Phaulopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Phaulopsis pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaulopsis pulchella has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaulopsis pulchella is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Phaulopsis pulchella
Phaulopsis pulchella is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Phaulopsis pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaulopsis pulchella?
Phaulopsis pulchella
What is the common name of Phaulopsis pulchella?
Beautiful Phaulopsis
What is the natural habitat of Phaulopsis pulchella?
It is native to South America, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.
Species in the Phaulopsis genus
Phaulopsis semiconica,
Phaulopsis aequivoca,
Phaulopsis symmetrica,
Phaulopsis grandiflora,
Phaulopsis ciliata,
Phaulopsis imbricata,
Phaulopsis angolana,
Phaulopsis barteri,
Phaulopsis sangana,
Phaulopsis micrantha,
Phaulopsis marcelinoi,
Phaulopsis lindaviana,
Phaulopsis latiloba,
Phaulopsis lankesterioides,
Phaulopsis johnstonii,
Phaulopsis rupestris,
Phaulopsis micrantha,
Phaulopsis dorsiflora,
Phaulopsis savannicola,
Phaulopsis talbotii,
Phaulopsis verticillaris,
Phaulopsis gediensis,
Phaulopsis pulchella,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,