Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
bifida
ID:
1103462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1048 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102800



Common Names

  • Phyllanthera bifida
  • Bifida Phyllanthera
  • Bifida


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Description

Phyllanthera bifida (also called bifid phyllanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub native to East Asia. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist soils and is commonly found in woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllanthera bifida is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phyllanthera bifida is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllanthera bifida is a perennial climber that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. Division of the rootstock should be done in spring or autumn. The plant prefers a sunny, sheltered position in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Phyllanthera bifida

Phyllanthera bifida can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

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