Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Towns.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 110 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394594
Common Names
- Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora
- Bisteriliflora Pseudoplantago
- Pseudoplantago Bisteriliflora Tree
Description
Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora (also called Bisteriliflorous Pseudoplantago, among many other common names) is a species of herb in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora is used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F (-6°C).
Where to Find Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora
Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora?
Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora
What is the common name of Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora?
Two-stamened pseudoplantago
What is the natural habitat of Pseudoplantago bisteriliflora?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Pseudoplantago genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,