Ptyssiglottis fusca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusca
ID:
393615
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Hansen
Source:
ksu
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 116: 39 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392947
Common Names
- Ptyssiglottis fusca
- Brown Ptyssiglottis
- Brown Yam
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ptyssiglottis fusca (also called Brown Ptyssiglottis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 6 feet (2 m) tall and has bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady locations and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Ptyssiglottis fusca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptyssiglottis fusca is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ptyssiglottis fusca is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ptyssiglottis fusca
Ptyssiglottis fusca is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Ptyssiglottis fusca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptyssiglottis fusca?
Ptyssiglottis fusca
Where is Ptyssiglottis fusca found?
Ptyssiglottis fusca is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
What is the habitat of Ptyssiglottis fusca?
Ptyssiglottis fusca is found in humid forests, savannas, and grasslands.
Species in the Ptyssiglottis genus
Ptyssiglottis sanguinolenta, Ptyssiglottis subcordata, Ptyssiglottis salicifolia, Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea, Ptyssiglottis pubisepala, Ptyssiglottis pubescens, Ptyssiglottis psychotriifolia, Ptyssiglottis picta, Ptyssiglottis peranthera, Ptyssiglottis staminodifera, Ptyssiglottis mucronata, Ptyssiglottis glabrisepala, Ptyssiglottis maxima, Ptyssiglottis longisepala, Ptyssiglottis lanceolata, Ptyssiglottis isophylla, Ptyssiglottis hirsuta, Ptyssiglottis hallieri, Ptyssiglottis glandulifera, Ptyssiglottis gibbsiae, Ptyssiglottis fusca, Ptyssiglottis fastidiosa, Ptyssiglottis dulcamarioides, Ptyssiglottis bantamensis, Ptyssiglottis auriculata, Ptyssiglottis granulata, Ptyssiglottis caudata, Ptyssiglottis campanulata, Ptyssiglottis creaghii, Ptyssiglottis chrysea, Ptyssiglottis densiflora, Ptyssiglottis decurrens, Ptyssiglottis cyrtandroides, Ptyssiglottis cuprea, Ptyssiglottis undulata, Ptyssiglottis kunthiana, Ptyssiglottis nigrescens, Ptyssiglottis radicans,
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,
References
Bertel Hansen (1932-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968801-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.