Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
blanchetii
ID:
1129757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) R.Br.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London , prepr. 19: 27 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001129095



Common Names

  • Pilostyles Blanchetii
  • Blanchet's Pilostyles
  • Pilostyles Blanchetii


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Description

Pilostyles blanchetii (also called Blanchet's Pilostyles, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It typically grows in moist woodlands and in shady areas. It has a single, leathery, oval-shaped leaf and produces small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pilostyles blanchetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilostyles blanchetii is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.

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Where to Find Pilostyles blanchetii

Pilostyles blanchetii can be found in moist woods and meadows in North America, Europe, and Asia.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-27000001: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.