Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuhlm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Anais Reunião Sul-Amer. Bot. 3: 80 (1938 publ. 1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471498
Common Names
- Punctulatus Polygonanthus
- Punctulatus Polygonanthus Plant
- Punctulatus Polygonanthus Tree
Description
Polygonanthus punctulatus (also called Spotted Polygonanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to East Asia. It typically grows to a height of 15-30 cm and has lanceolate leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Polygonanthus punctulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polygonanthus punctulatus has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polygonanthus punctulatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best planted in spring or fall.
Where to Find Polygonanthus punctulatus
Polygonanthus punctulatus can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Polygonanthus punctulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polygonanthus punctulatus?
Polygonanthus punctulatus
What is the family of Polygonanthus punctulatus?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Polygonanthus punctulatus?
Dotted Polygonanthus
Species in the Polygonanthus genus
Species in the Anisophylleaceae family
Anisophyllea apetala,
Anisophyllea beccariana,
Anisophyllea boehmii,
Anisophyllea brachystila,
Anisophyllea buchneri,
Anisophyllea buettneri,
Anisophyllea cabole,
Anisophyllea chartacea,
Anisophyllea cinnamomoides,
Anisophyllea cordata,
Anisophyllea corneri,
Anisophyllea curtisii,
Anisophyllea dichostila,
Anisophyllea disticha,
Anisophyllea exellii,
Anisophyllea fallax,
Anisophyllea ferruginea,
Anisophyllea fissipetala,
Anisophyllea fruticulosa,
Anisophyllea glandulifolia,
Anisophyllea globosa,
Anisophyllea gossweileri,
Anisophyllea grandis,
Anisophyllea griffithii,
Anisophyllea guianensis,
Anisophyllea impressinervia,
Anisophyllea ismailii,
Anisophyllea laurina,
Anisophyllea manausensis,
Anisophyllea mayumbensis,
Anisophyllea meniaudi,
Anisophyllea myriosticta,
Anisophyllea nitida,
Anisophyllea obtusifolia,
Anisophyllea penninervata,
Anisophyllea pochetii,
Anisophyllea polyneura,
Anisophyllea pomifera,
Anisophyllea purpurascens,
Anisophyllea quangensis,
Anisophyllea reticulata,
Anisophyllea rhomboidea,
Anisophyllea scortechinii,
Anisophyllea sororia,
Anisophyllea strychnoides,
Anisophyllea poggei,
Anisophyllea madagascarensis,
Anisophyllea masoalensis,
Anisophyllea parafallax,
Anisophyllea schatzii,