Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Goyder
                
                
                    
Source:
tro
                
                
                    
Year:
2004
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 439 (2004)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275370
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Philibertia amblystigma
 - Amblystigmatic Philibertia
 - Philibertia
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Philibertia amblystigma (also called Blunt-styled Philibertia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and grows in moist, shady areas.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Philibertia amblystigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Philibertia amblystigma is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Philibertia amblystigma is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Philibertia amblystigma
                        
                            Philibertia amblystigma can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Philibertia amblystigma FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Philibertia amblystigma?
Philibertia amblystigma
What is the natural habitat of Philibertia amblystigma?
It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
What are the common names of Philibertia amblystigma?
It is commonly known as the amblystigmatic philibertia.
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Philibertia genus
                        
                            Philibertia alba, 
Philibertia urceolata, 
Philibertia zongoensis, 
Philibertia solanoides, 
Philibertia gilliesii, 
Philibertia campanulata, 
Philibertia picta, 
Philibertia stipitata, 
Philibertia lysimachioides, 
Philibertia fiebrigii, 
Philibertia globiflora, 
Philibertia fontellae, 
Philibertia boliviana, 
Philibertia velutina, 
Philibertia parviflora, 
Philibertia candolleana, 
Philibertia peruviana, 
Philibertia bicornuta, 
Philibertia discolor, 
Philibertia volcanensis, 
Philibertia micrantha, 
Philibertia tubata, 
Philibertia cionophora, 
Philibertia amblystigma, 
Philibertia multiflora, 
Philibertia tactila, 
Philibertia speciosa, 
Philibertia latiflora, 
Philibertia longistyla, 
Philibertia boliviensis, 
Philibertia mitophora, 
Philibertia tucumanensis, 
Philibertia tomentosa, 
Philibertia affinis, 
Philibertia subnivea, 
Philibertia suberecta, 
Philibertia religiosa, 
Philibertia barbata, 
Philibertia nivea, 
Philibertia coalita, 
Philibertia castillonii,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Apocynaceae family
                        
                            Acokanthera laevigata, 
Acokanthera oblongifolia, 
Acokanthera oppositifolia, 
Acokanthera rotundata, 
Acokanthera schimperi, 
Adenium boehmianum, 
Adenium multiflorum, 
Adenium obesum, 
Adenium oleifolium, 
Adenium swazicum, 
Adenium dhofarense, 
Aganosma breviloba, 
Aganosma cymosa, 
Aganosma gracilis, 
Aganosma lacei, 
Aganosma petelotii, 
Aganosma schlechteriana, 
Aganosma siamensis, 
Aganosma wallichii, 
Aganosma heynei, 
Alafia alba, 
Alafia barteri, 
Alafia benthamii, 
Alafia berrieri, 
Alafia calophylla, 
Alafia caudata, 
Alafia erythrophthalma, 
Alafia falcata, 
Alafia fuscata, 
Alafia insularis, 
Alafia intermedia, 
Alafia landolphioides, 
Alafia lucida, 
Alafia microstylis, 
Alafia multiflora, 
Alafia nigrescens, 
Alafia orientalis, 
Alafia parciflora, 
Alafia pauciflora, 
Alafia perrieri, 
Alafia schumannii, 
Alafia thouarsii, 
Alafia vallium, 
Alafia verschuereni, 
Alafia whytei, 
Alafia zambesiaca, 
Allamanda calcicola, 
Allamanda angustifolia, 
Allamanda blanchetii, 
Allamanda cathartica,