Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mathias & Constance) Mathias & Constance
Source:
tro
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 19: 224 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259604
Common Names
- Phylloideum Perissocoeleum
- Perissocoeleum Phylloideum
- Phylloideum
Description
Perissocoeleum phylloideum (also called Phylloid Perissocoeleum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, typically reaching heights of 1-3 m. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical moist forests and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Perissocoeleum phylloideum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Perissocoeleum phylloideum is a white, tubular flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is an oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Perissocoeleum phylloideum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Perissocoeleum phylloideum
Perissocoeleum phylloideum can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Perissocoeleum phylloideum FAQ
What are the common names of Perissocoeleum phylloideum?
Common names of Perissocoeleum phylloideum include Phylloid Perissocoeleum and Phylloid Balsam.
What is the native range of Perissocoeleum phylloideum?
Perissocoeleum phylloideum is native to Central America.
What is the habitat of Perissocoeleum phylloideum?
Perissocoeleum phylloideum typically grows in wet, tropical forests.
Species in the Perissocoeleum genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,