Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
littlewoodii
ID:
747669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.Bolus) Klak

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
in S. African J. Bot. 76(2): 306. 2010.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747002



Common Names

  • Littlewood's Phiambolia
  • Littlewood's Phiamboli
  • Littlewood's Phiambol


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Synonyms

  • Lampranthus dissimilis (G.D.Rowley) H.E.K.Hartmann [unknown]
  • Phiambolia stayneri (L.Bolus ex Toelken & Jessop) Klak [unknown]
  • Ruschia dissimilis G.D.Rowley [unknown]
  • Amphibolia stayneri L.Bolus ex Toelken & Jessop [unknown]
  • Ruschia littlewoodii L.Bolus [unknown]
  • Amphibolia stayneri L.Bolus [illegitimate]

Description

Phiambolia littlewoodii (also called Littlewood's Phiambolia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to Europe and parts of Asia. This plant is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phiambolia littlewoodii is used as an ornamental plant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phiambolia littlewoodii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phiambolia littlewoodii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Phiambolia littlewoodii requires little maintenance and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions.

Where to Find Phiambolia littlewoodii

Phiambolia littlewoodii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Phiambolia littlewoodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phiambolia littlewoodii?

Phiambolia littlewoodii

What is the natural habitat of Phiambolia littlewoodii?

Tropical forests

What is the average height of Phiambolia littlewoodii?

Up to 0.5 meters

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.
Cornelia Klak (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klak' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000747002: Based on the initial data import