Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
fontellae
ID:
1276018

Status:
valid

Authors:
Goyder

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 433 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275356



Common Names

  • Philibertia fontellae
  • Fontellae's Philibertia
  • Philibertia


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Description

Philibertia fontellae (also called Fontellae's 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 fontellae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Philibertia fontellae has white flowers with yellow centres, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single, long stem and are thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Philibertia fontellae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Philibertia fontellae

Philibertia fontellae is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and shrublands.

Philibertia fontellae FAQ

What type of soil does Philibertia fontellae prefer?

Philibertia fontellae prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Philibertia fontellae?

Philibertia fontellae prefers temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best way to propagate Philibertia fontellae?

Philibertia fontellae can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

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,

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