Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
verdickii
ID:
391629

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Norman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Pl. Bequaert. 4: 304 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390961



Common Names

  • Physotrichia
  • Verdick Milkweed
  • Verdick Honeyvine


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Description

Physotrichia verdickii (also called Verdick's Physotrichia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are simple, with entire margins. The flowers are yellow and are borne in umbels. It grows in moist grassland, scrubland, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Physospermum verdickii is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Physotrichia verdickii is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Physotrichia verdickii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in the spring and summer. Prune the herb in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Physotrichia verdickii

Physotrichia verdickii can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Physotrichia verdickii FAQ

What is the common name of Physotrichia verdickii?

Verdick's Physotrichia

What is the scientific name of Verdick's Physotrichia?

Physotrichia verdickii

What is the habitat of Physotrichia verdickii?

It is found in moist forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas

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,

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